Operator's Manual

20
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
the water (Fig. 22). 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.
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2
3
Figure 22
1. Fuel filter
2. Priming pump
3. Drain plug
Checking the Tire Pressure
The tires are over-inflated for shipping. Therefore, release
some of the air to reduce the pressure. The correct air
pressure is:
• Front tires: 8–12 psi
• Rear tire: 8–15 psi
Checking the Reel-to-Bedknife
Contact
Each day before operating the machine, check the
reel-to-bedknife contact, regardless if the quality of cut had
previously been acceptable. There must be light contact
across the full length of the reel and bedknife; refer to
Adjusting the Reel to Bedknife in the Cutting Unit
Operator’s Manual).
Checking the Torque of the
Wheel Nuts
Torque the wheel nuts to 70–90 ft.-lb. after 1–4 hours of
operation and again after 10 hours of operation. Torque
them every 200 hours thereafter.
Failure to maintain proper torque of the wheel
nuts could result in personal injury.
Torque the wheel nuts to 70–90 ft.-lb. after 1–4
hours of operation and again after 10 hours of
operation. Torque every 200 hours thereafter.
Warning
Operation
Think Safety First
Please carefully read all the safety instructions on
pages 3 thru 7. Knowing this information could help you
and others avoid injury.
The use of protective equipment, such as, but not limited
to, for eyes, ears, feet, and head is recommended.
This machine produces sound levels in excess of
85dBA at the operators ear and can cause hearing
loss through extended periods of exposure.
Wear hearing protection when operating this
machine.
Caution
Controls
Traction Pedal
The traction pedal (Fig. 23) has three functions: to make
the machine move forward, to move it backward, and to
stop the machine. Depress the top of the pedal to move
forward and the bottom of the pedal to move backward or
to assist in stopping when moving forward. Also, allow the
pedal to move to the neutral position to stop the machine.
For operator comfort, do not rest the heel of your foot on
reverse when operating forward (Fig. 24).