Towing The Vehicle; Governor Oil Level - Cushman Haulster 84065 Parts & Maintenance Manual

5.17 TOWING THE VEHICLE _____________________________________________________

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WARNING
To prevent injury or vehicle damage the following
guidelines should always be followed:
• Never accelerate or stop suddenly when towing
a vehicle.
• Never change the direction of the vehicle
abruptly or make sharp turns on an incline
when towing a vehicle.
• Never tow the vehicle faster than 5 mph (8 km/
h). Towing at excessive speed could cause
either vehicle to lose proper steering control.
• Adjust your speed for weather and surface
conditions (rain, snow, ice, hills, etc.) when
towing.
• Use care when loading or unloading machine
onto a trailer or truck.
If for any reason the vehicle needs to be towed follow the
procedures below:
1. If towing the vehicle with a tow-rope or chain an
operator is required to steer the vehicle and to control
the brakes.
2. Attach a tow-rope only to the front vertical frame
member on either side of the vehicle.
3. Shift transmission into Neutral and release parking
brake.

5.18 GOVERNOR OIL LEVEL_____________________________________________________

Suzuki Gas Engine only
Check the oil level in the governor every 100 hours of
use. To check the level remove the plug from the back
side of the governor. Oil level should be up to the level of
the plug opening.
Governor Oil Capacity . . . . . . .1.5 oz. (44 ml)
Oil Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAE 20W engine oil
If oil level is low add the recommended oil type.
Remove the plug from the rear of the governor, remove
the plug from the top of the governor, and add a SAE
20W motor oil until the oil begins to leak from the rear
port. Replace both plugs.
When replacing the plugs use Teflon
20 sealant (or equivalent pipe thread sealant) on the
threads of the plug.
Torque the plugs to 95 ±10 in. lb. (10.7±1Nm).
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tape or a Permatex
MAINTENANCE
4. Slowly drive towing vehicle forward until tow-line is
pulled tight.
5. While towing, try to keep the tow-line taut at all
times. Be careful going down inclines and turning
corners.
A Front Bumper Accessory (Part No. 894778)
is available for use with this vehicle. If a
Front Bumper is mounted to your vehicle,
make sure to follow the instructions included
with the bumper for proper connection of the
chain or tow rope
Tow Line Attachment
Figure 5F
Governor Oil
Fill Plug
Governor Oil
Level Check Plug
Figure 5G
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