Operator's Manual

Cleaning
CleaningtheCab
Important:Usecarearoundthecabsealsand
lights(Figure58).Ifyouareusingapressure
washer,keepthewasherwandatleast0.6m(2ft)
awayfromthemachine.Donotusethepressure
washerdirectlyonthecabsealsandlightsor
undertherearoverhang.
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Figure58
1.Seal3.Keepwand0.6m(2ft)
away.
2.Light4.Donotpressure-wash
undertherearoverhang.
WasteDisposal
Engineoil,batteries,hydraulicuid,andengine
coolantarepollutants.Disposeoftheseaccordingto
yourstateandlocalregulations.
Storage
StorageSafety
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
PreparingtheMachine
1.Thoroughlycleanthemachine,thedeck,and
theengine,payingspecialattentiontothe
followingareas:
•Radiatorandradiatorscreen
•Counterbalancesprings
•PTO-shaftassembly
•Allgreasettingsandpivotpoints
•Insideofthecontrolbox(Removethecontrol
panelforaccess.)
•Beneaththeseatplateandthetopofthe
transmission
2.Checkandadjustthetirepressure;referto
CheckingtheTirePressure(page46).
3.Checkallfastenersforloosenessandtighten
themasnecessary.
4.Greaseoroilallgreasettings,pivotpoints,and
transmissionbypass-valvepins.Wipeoffany
excesslubricant.
5.Lightlysandandusetouch-uppaintonpainted
areasthatarescratched,chipped,orrusted.
Repairanydentsinthemetalbody.
6.Servicethebatteryandcablesasfollows:
A.Removethebatteryterminalsfromthe
batteryposts.
B.Cleanthebattery,terminals,andpostswith
awirebrushandbaking-sodasolution.
C.Coatthecableterminalsandbatteryposts
withGrafo112Xskin-overgrease(T oroPart
No.505-47)orpetroleumjellytoprevent
corrosion.
D.Slowlychargethebatteryfor24hoursevery
60daystopreventleadsulfationofthe
battery.
PreparingtheEngine
1.Draintheengineoilfromtheoilpanandinstall
thedrainplug.
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