Uncrating & Setup - ABI Attachments ABI Force Z-23 Owner's Manual

Uncrating & Setup
Tools Needed
- Safety glasses and gloves
- Tin snips to cut metal banding
- Hammer/Pry Bar/Knife for packaging removal
- 1/ 2 " and ¾" Wrench and/or socket for rake attachment
Removing from Shipping Crate
1. Remove any banding from around the Force. Set aside
any additional attachments packaged with it. Be careful not
to discard any attachments that are individually mixed with
bands or packaging.
2. Remove all of the outside supports from around the
shipping crate.
3. Before starting the ABI Force make sure to check the
engine oil and hydraulic system levels on the unit. The
engine oil dipstick is located inside the knee pad of the
ABI Force. Refer to Figure 1 for reference or see to the
maintenance section of the Kohler Engine Manual for
information. Engines are factory filled with SAE 30w oil to
facilitate break in during the first 25 hours of operation.
Figure 1: Oil dipstick location
4. To check the hydraulic fluid use the hydraulic reservoir
located on the back right side of the Force. The level should
fall between the min and max lines of the transparent
reservoir. Use SAE 5w-40 motor oil such as Mobil DELVAC 1
ESP (Diesel Engine Oil). Refer to Figure 2 for reference.
Figure 2: Hydraulic oil reservoir location
Note to the operator: Always check fluid levels on a flat
surface to ensure the level of the oil is properly read. ABI
ships the ABI Force with oil pre-filled.
5. Next, locate the fuel tank on the right side of the ABI
Force. The unit does not ship with fuel in the tank, so fuel
will need to be added prior to starting. Use clean, fresh
regular unleaded gasoline with 87 octane or higher. Never
use gasoline containing methanol or gasoline containing
more than 10% ethanol because the fuel system may be
damaged.
6. Using the key sent with the ABI Force start the unit. Once
the unit has run for about 30-60 seconds throttle back the
unit some before further operation.
Note to the operator: Do not attampt to drive the force
until completing steps 7-9; Further steps are required
AFTER starting the force AND BEFORE moving the unit
to ensure the ABI Force or attachments are not damaged
while dismounting the shipping crate.
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