Operator's Manual

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20. Slide the tank all the way into the traction unit.
Important The fuel line and wires must be away from
the engine pulleys and the frame.
21. Replace the rear panel and secure it with the six bolts
and nuts removed previously (Fig. 47).
22. Place the fuel tank bracket over the tank and secure it
and the battery tray with the bolts and washers
removed previously (Fig. 47).
23. Install the side weights with the bolts, washers, and
lock washers removed previously (Fig. 47).
24. Close the rear access cover.
25. Lower the traction unit to the ground.
Storage
1. Lower the loader arms, set the loader valve lock, stop
the engine, and remove the key.
2. Remove dirt and grime from the external parts of the
entire traction unit, especially the engine. Clean dirt
and chaff from the outside of the engine’s cylinder
head fins and blower housing.
Important You can wash the traction unit with mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the traction
unit. Avoid excessive use of water, especially near the
control panel, engine, hydraulic pumps, and motors.
3. Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner, page 24.
4. Grease the traction unit; refer to Greasing the Traction
Unit, page 29.
5. Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil, page 25.
6. Remove the spark plugs and check the condition of
each; refer to Servicing the Spark Plugs, page 29.
7. With the spark plugs removed from the engine, pour
two tablespoons of engine oil into each spark plug
hole.
8. Place rags over the spark plug holes to catch any oil
spray, then use the starter to crank the engine and
distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
9. Install the spark plugs, but do not install the wires on
the spark plugs.
10. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery, page
32.
11. For storage over 30 days, prepare the traction unit as
follows.
A. Add a petroleum based stabilizer/conditioner to
fuel in the tank. Follow mixing instructions from
stabilizer manufacturer. (1 oz. per gallon). Do not
use an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
Note: A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most effective when
mixed with fresh gasoline and used at all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool and drain the fuel
tank using a pump type syphon.
D. Restart the engine and run it until it stops.
E. Choke the engine.
F. Start and run the engine until it will not start again.
G. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per local
codes.
Important Do not store stabilizer/conditioned gasoline
over 90 days.
12. Check and adjust the track tension; refer to Adjusting
the Track Tension, page 27.
13. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws. Repair or
replace any part that is damaged or defective.
14. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint is
available from your Authorized Service Dealer.
15. Store the traction unit in a clean, dry garage or storage
area. Remove the key from the ignition switch and
keep it in a memorable place.
16. Cover the traction unit to protect it and keep it clean.