Operator's Manual

Draining Water From The Fuel
Filter/Water Separator
Any water accumulation should be drained from the fuel
filter/water separator before each use or when the
warning light glows.
1. Position the machine on a level surface and stop the
engine.
2. Place a drain pan under the fuel filter.
3. Open the drain plug on the fuel filter/water separator
approximately one turn and drain any accumulated
water. If necessary, operate the priming pump to
drain water (Fig. 6). Tighten the plug after draining.
4. Start the engine and make sure the warning light
goes out. Check for leaks.
NOTE: Because the accumulated water will be mixed
with diesel fuel, drain the fuel filter into a suitable
container and dispose of it properly.
Figure 6
1. Fuel filter
2. Priming Pump
3. Drain Plug
Check Tire Pressure
The tires are over-inflated for shipping. Therefore,
release some of the air to reduce the pressure. Correct air
pressure is:
Front tires 55–83 kPa
Rear tire 55–103 kPa
Check The Reel-To-Bedknife
Contact
Each day before operating, check the reel-to-bedknife
contact, regardless of whether nor not the quality of cut
had been acceptable. There must be light contact across
the full length of the reel and bedknife (refer to Adjusting
Reel to Bedknife in the Cutting Unit operator’s Manual).
Check The Torque Of The
Wheelnuts
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Torque the wheel nuts to 95–122 Nm after 1–4 hours of
operation and again after 10 hours of operation and
every 200 hours thereafter. Failure to maintain proper
torque could result in failure or wheel loss, and may
result in personal injury.
WARNING
Because diesel fuel is flammable, use caution when
storing or handling it. Do not smoke while filling the
fuel tank. Do not fill fuel the tank while engine is
running, hot, or when the machine is in an enclosed
area. Always fill the fuel tank outside and wipe up any
spilled diesel fuel before starting the engine. Store
fuel in a clean, safety-approved container and keep the
cap in place. Use diesel fuel for the engine only; not
for any other purpose.
DANGER