Operator's Manual

Important:Useofanyotherltermayvoidthe
warrantyonsomecomponents.
1.Positionthemachineonalevelsurface,lower
thecuttingunits,engagetheparkingbrakes,
shutofftheengine,andremovethekeyfrom
theignition.
2.Replacethehydrauliclters(Figure80).
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Figure80
3.Starttheengineandletitrunforabout2minutes
topurgeairfromthesystemandshutoffthe
engineandcheckforleaks.
CheckingtheHydraulicLinesand
Hoses
ServiceInterval:Every2years
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.
•Seekimmediatemedicalhelpifuidis
injectedintoskin.
•Makesurethatallhydraulic-uidhoses
andlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight
beforeapplyingpressuretothehydraulic
system.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks.
•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic
systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem.
Inspectthehydrauliclinesandhosesdailyfor
leaks,kinkedlines,loosemountingsupports,wear,
loosettings,weatherdeterioration,andchemical
deterioration.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
operatingthemachine.
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