Operator's Manual

Contents
Safety.......................................................................4
GeneralSafety...................................................4
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................4
Setup........................................................................7
1InstallingtheTransportWheels........................8
2InstallingtheHitchAssembly...........................8
3RemovingtheMachinefromthe
Pallet.............................................................10
4LubricatingtheMachine.................................10
ProductOverview....................................................11
Controls............................................................11
EngineControls............................................12
Specications..................................................13
Attachments/Accessories.................................13
BeforeOperation.................................................14
BeforeOperationSafety...................................14
PreparingtoUsetheMachine...........................14
FuelSpecication.............................................14
FillingtheFuelTank..........................................15
DuringOperation.................................................15
DuringOperationSafety...................................15
StartingtheEngine...........................................16
ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................16
TransportingtheMachine.................................17
OperatingtheMachine.....................................19
OperatingTips.................................................19
AfterOperation....................................................19
AfterOperationSafety......................................19
HaulingtheMachine.........................................19
Maintenance...........................................................20
MaintenanceSafety..........................................20
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........20
NotationforAreasofConcern...........................21
DailyMaintenanceChecklist.............................21
Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................22
PreparingforMaintenance...............................22
RaisingtheOperatorsSeat..............................22
LoweringtheOperatorsSeat...........................23
Lubrication..........................................................23
LubricatingtheDrive-RollerBearing.................23
EngineMaintenance...........................................24
EngineSafety...................................................24
EngineOilSpecication....................................24
CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................24
ChangingtheEngineOil...................................25
CheckingtheAir-FilterElements.......................26
ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................27
ServicingtheSparkPlug...................................27
CheckingandAdjustingtheValve
Clearance.....................................................28
FuelSystemMaintenance...................................28
CleaningtheSedimentCup..............................28
ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................29
CheckingtheSafety-InterlockSystem..............29
BrakeMaintenance.............................................29
CheckingtheParkingBrake.............................29
AdjustingtheParkingBrake..............................29
HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................30
HydraulicSystemSafety...................................30
CheckingtheHydraulicHosesand
Fittings..........................................................30
CheckingtheHydraulic-FluidLevel...................31
HydraulicFluidSpecications...........................31
ChangingtheHydraulicFluidand
Filter..............................................................32
ChassisMaintenance...........................................34
CheckingtheTireAirPressure..........................34
CheckingtheMachineforLoose
Hardware......................................................34
Cleaning..............................................................35
CleaningtheMachine.......................................35
Storage...................................................................36
PreparingtheMachineforShort-Term
Storage.........................................................36
PreparingtheMachineforLong-Term
Storage.........................................................36
StoringtheMachine..........................................36
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