Operator's Manual

Storage
StorageSafety
•Shutofftheengine,removethekey,andwait
forallmovementtostopbeforeyouleavethe
operator’sposition.Allowthemachinetocool
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoringit.
•Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainerwhere
thereisanopename,spark,orpilotlight,such
asonawaterheaterorotherappliance.
PreparingtheMachine
Important:Donotusebrackishorreclaimed
watertocleanthemachine.
1.Parkthemachineonalevelsurface;engagethe
parkingbrake;shutofftheengine;removethe
key;andwaitforallmovementtostopbefore
leavingthemachine.
2.Thoroughlycleanthemachine,cuttingunit,and
engine.
Important:Donotusehigh-pressurewater
neartheelectricalcontrolsorcabseals,as
thismaycausedamage.
3.Checkandadjusttheairpressureinthetires;
refertoCheckingtheTireAirPressure(page
28).
4.Checkthehydrauliclinesandhoses;repair
themasnecessary.
5.Checkthehydraulic-uidlevel;refertoChecking
theHydraulic-FluidLevel(page64).
6.Remove,sharpen,balance,andinstallthe
cutting-unitblades.
7.Checkforloosefastenersandtightenthemas
necessary.
8.Lubricateallgreasettingsandapplyoiltopivot
points.Wipecleananyexcesslubricant.
9.Lightlysandandusetouch-uppaintonpainted
areasthatarescratched,chipped,orrusted.
Repairanydentsinthemetalbody.
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