Operator's Manual

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Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
After first 8 hours
Change the engine oil.
Check the fan/alternator belt tension.
Replace the engine oil filter.
After first 50 hours
Replace the hydraulic oil filter.
check the engine RPM (at idle and full throttle)
Every 50 hours
Check the battery electrolyte level.
Check the battery cable connections.
Service the air filter.
Lubricate all grease fittings.
Change the engine oil.
Check the fan/alternator belt tension.
Every 100 hours Replace the engine oil filter.
Every 200 hours
Replace the air filter element.
Torque the wheel lug nuts.
Every 800 hours
Replace the hydraulic oil.
Replace the hydraulic oil filter.
Check the engine RPM (idle and full throttle)
Replace the fuel filter/water separator canister.
Every 2000 hours or 2
years
Replace moving hoses.
Replace safety switches.
Drain/flush the fuel tank.
Drain/flush the hydraulic tank.
Drain/flush the cooling system.
Important Refer to your engine operators manual for additional maintenance procedures.
Caution
If you leave the key in the ignition switch, someone could accidently start the engine and
seriously injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the wire from the spark plug before you do any
maintenance. Set the wire aside so that it does not accidentally contact the spark plug.