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1. Empty
2. Full
3. Needle
3. Remove the fuel-tank cap.
4. Fill the tank to about 25 mm (1 inch) below the top of
tank, (bottom of the filler neck).
Note: This space in the tank allows fuel to expand.
Do not overfill the fuel tank..
5. Install the fuel tank cap securely.
6. Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.
Starting the Engine
Important: Do not attempt to push or tow the machine
to get it started.
1. Sit in the operator seat, insert the key into the On/Off
switch, and rotate the key clockwise to the On position;
refer to
On/Off Switch (page
Note: When equipped with the optional backup
alarm, if the gear-shift selector is moved to the Reverse
position when the On/Off switch is in the On position,
a buzzer will sound to warn the operator that the
machine is in reverse gear.
2. Move the gear shift selector to the desired direction
of travel for the machine; refer to
(page
14).
3. Release the parking brake by pushing down on
parking-brake lever; refer to
13).
4. Slowly step on the accelerator pedal.
Note: If the engine is cold, press and hold the
accelerator pedal about half-way down, and pull the
choke knob out to the On position. Return the choke
knob to Off after the engine warms up.
Figure 19
4. Fuel gauge
5. Fuel-tank cap
15).
Gear-shift Selector
Parking Brake Lever (page
Stopping the Machine
Important: When stopping the machine on an incline,
use the service brakes to stop the machine and set the
parking brake to hold the machine in place. Using the
accelerator to stall the machine on the hill can damage
the machine.
1. Remove your foot from the accelerator pedal (
Accelerator Pedal (page
2. Slowly press the brake pedal (
to apply the service brakes until the machine comes
to a complete stop.
Note: The stopping distance may vary depending on
the machine load and speed.
Parking the Machine
1. Stop the machine using the service brakes by pressing
and holding the brake pedal; refer to
13).
2. Set the parking brake by pulling up the parking-brake
lever; refer to
Parking Brake Lever (page
3. Rotate the key for the On/Off switch counterclockwise
to the Off position; refer to
4. Remove the key from the On/Off switch.
Breaking in a New Machine
Service Interval: After the first 100 hours—Perform the
breaking in a new machine guidelines.
Perform the breaking in a new machine guidelines to provide
proper performance and long life for the machine.
•
Check the fluid and engine oil levels regularly. Remain
alert for signs that the machine or its components are
overheating.
•
After starting a cold engine, let it warm up for about 15
seconds before using the machine.
•
Avoid hard braking situations for the first several hours of
new machine break-in operation. New brake linings may
not be at optimum performance until several hours of use
has caused the brakes to become burnished (broken-in).
•
Vary the machine speed during operation. Avoid fast
starts and quick stops.
•
A break-in oil for engine is not required. Original engine
oil is the same type specified for regular oil changes.
•
Refer to the
Maintaining the Machine under Special
Operating Conditions (page
checks.
•
Check the front suspension positioning and adjust it if
necessary; refer to
Camber (page
38).
22
13)).
Brake Pedal (page
Brake Pedal (page
13).
On/Off Switch (page
27)for any special low hour
Adjusting the Front Wheel Toe-in and
13))
15).
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