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Opening the Tailgate
1. Ensure that the cargo box is down and latched.
2. Lift up on the finger pulls at the back panel of the tail
gate
(Figure
11).
1. Tailgate flange (cargo box) 3. Lift up (finger pull)
2. Lock flange (tailgate)
3. Align the lock flanges of the tailgate with the openings
between the tailgate flanges of the cargo box
11).
4. Rotate the tail gate rearward and down
Closing the Tailgate
If you unloaded loose material such as sand, landscaping rock,
or wood chips from the cargo box of the machine, some the
material that you unloaded may have lodged in the hinge
area of the tailgate. Perform the following before closing the
tailgate.
1. Use your hands to remove as much of the material
from the hinge area as possible.
2. Rotate the tailgate to approximately 45° position
(Figure
12).
Figure 11
4. Rotate rearward and down
(Figure
3. Use a short, shaking motion to rotate the tailgate back
and forth several times
Note: This action will help move material away from
the hinge area
4. Lower the tailgate and check for material remaining in
the hinge area.
5. Repeat steps
from the hinge area.
6. Rotate the tailgate up and forward until the lock flanges
of the tailgate are flush with the tailgate pocket in the
cargo box
Note: Raise or lower the tailgate in order to align the
lock flanges of the tailgate with the vertical openings
between the tailgate flanges of the cargo box.
7. Lower the tailgate until it is seated in the back of the
cargo box
(Figure
Note: The lock flanges of the tailgate will be fully
11).
secured by the tailgate flanges of the cargo box.
Preforming Pre-Starting
Checks
Service Interval: Before each use or daily Check the
•
Check brake fluid levels, and add the specified brake
fluids as needed; refer to
(page
19).
•
Check engine oil, and add the specified oil as needed;
refer to
Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page
•
Check the air pressure in the tires; refer to
Tire Air Pressure (page
•
Check the brake pedal operation.
•
Check to see that the lights are working.
•
Turn the steering wheel to the left and right to check
steering response.
•
Check for oil leaks, loose parts, and any other noticeable
malfunctions.
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Figure 12
(Figure
12).
1
through
4
until the material is removed
(Figure
11).
(Figure
11).
following items each time you begin
using the machine for the day:
Checking the Brake Fluid Level
20).
19).
Checking the
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