Operator's Manual

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5. If the attachment uses hydraulics, slide the collar back
on the hydraulic couplers and disconnect them.
6. Install the protective covers onto the hydraulic
couplers on the traction unit.
7. Start the engine, tilt the mount plate forward, and back
the traction unit away from the attachment.
Securing the Traction Unit for
Transport
Important Do not operate or drive the traction unit on
roadways.
Important When transporting the traction unit on a
trailer, always use the following procedure:
1. Lower the loader arms.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Secure the traction unit to the trailer with chains or
straps using the tie-down/lift loops (Fig. 7) to secure
the rear of the traction unit and the loader arms/mount
plate to secure the front of the traction unit.
Lifting the Traction Unit
You can lift the traction unit using the tie-down/lift loops
as lift points (Fig. 7).
Maintenance
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
8 hours
• Grease the traction unit
• Check engine oil level
• Check for loose fasteners
• Inspect the tracks for damage or wear
25 hours
• Clean the foam pre-filter and the paper air filter
1
• Check hydraulic oil level
6
• Inspect hydraulic lines for leaks
100 hours
• Change engine oil
1, 2
• Check battery electrolyte level
• Replace the paper air filter
1
• Adjust the track tension
• Check battery cable connections
200 hours
• Change engine oil filter (every other oil change)
1, 4
• Change hydraulic filter
1, 3, 5
• Replace the fuel filter
1
• Check spark plugs
400 hours
• Check engine speed (1200 rpm idle and 3600 full throttle, ± 75)
• Inspect fuel lines for leaks
• Change hydraulic oil
1
Yearly/Storage
• Check for loose fasteners
• Touch up chipped paint
• Adjust the track tension
• Charge the battery and disconnect the cables (storage only)
• Drain the gasoline (storage only)