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4. Typical conditions of use, i.e., travel speed; rough-
ness of surface on which the trailer will be operat-
ed; environmental conditions; like maintenance.
5. Conformance with federal, state and local laws.
Consult applicable federal, state and local laws
(1)
regarding specific requirements for use on public
highways.
VEHICLE MOUNTING
WARNING
Improperly mounted concentrated loads may
cause unstable vehicle handling and tires or other
components to fail.
• Only transport this Equipment on serviceable
vehicles which are rated and designed for such
loads.
• Distribute, balance and secure loads so vehicle
is stable under conditions of use.
• Do not exceed maximum rated loads for compo-
nents such as suspension, axles and tires.
• Mount equipment base to metal bed or frame of
vehicle.
• Follow vehicle manufacture's instructions.
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PRE-OPERATION ENGINE SERVICE
READ the engine operating and maintenance instruc-
tions supplied with this machine.
WARNING
• Stop engine while fueling.
• Do not smoke when fueling.
• Keep sparks and flame away
from tank.
• Do not leave unattended while
fueling.
GASOLINE
• Wipe up spilled fuel and allow
Can cause fire
fumes to clear before starting
Or explosion.
engine.
• Do not overfill tank, fuel expan-
sion may cause overflow.
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GASOLINE FUEL ONLY
OIL
The RANGER
305G EFI is shipped with the engine
®
crankcase filled with high quality SAE 10W-30 oil. Check
the oil level before starting the engine. If it is not up to the
full mark on the dip stick, add oil as required. Check the oil
level every four hours of running time during the first 25 run-
ning hours. Refer to the engine Operator's Manual for spe-
cific oil recommendations and break-in information. The oil
change interval is dependent on the quality of the oil and the
operating environment. Refer to the Engine Operator's
Manual for the proper service and maintenance intervals.
INSTALLATION
FUEL
USE GASOLINE FUEL ONLY
(1)
• Fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel. Observe the
fuel gauge while filling to prevent overfilling. Stop
fueling once the gauge reads full. Do not top off tank.
Be sure to leave filler neck empty to allow room for
expansion. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons
(45.4 liters). When the fuel gauge reads empty the
tank contains approximately 2 gallons(7.6 liters) of
reserve fuel.
NOTE: The fuel tank is mounted below the engine so a
fuel shutoff valve is not required.
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ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Air to cool the engine is drawn in lower set of louvers on the
case back. It is important that the intake air is not restricted.
Allow a minimum clearance of 2 feet (Im) from the case
back to a vertical surface.
BATTERY CONNECTION
Use caution as the electrolyte is a strong acid that can
burn skin and damage eyes.
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The RANGER
tery cable disconnected. Make certain that the RUN-STOP
switch is in the STOP position. Remove the two screws from
the rear battery tray using a screwdriver or a 3/8" socket.
Attach the negative battery cable to the negative battery ter-
minal and tighten using a 1/2" socket or wrench.
• Do not allow battery cables to touch opposing
terminals. When connecting battery cables
attach positive (+) cable to positive (+) battery
terminal first, followed by negative (-) cable to
negative (-) battery terminal.
• Never start engine when cables are loose or
poorly connected to battery terminals.
• Never diconnect battery while engine is running.
NOTE: This machine is furnished with a wet charged bat-
tery; if unused for several months, the battery may require a
booster charge. Be careful to charge the battery with the
correct polarity.
RANGER
305G EFI
®
WARNING
FULL
WARNING
CAUTION
305G EFI is shipped with the negative bat-
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