International H-400C Operator's Manual page 10

BEFORE STARTING THE NEW MACHINE
SECTION 2
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SECTION CONTENTS
INITIAL SERVICE PROCEDURE ......................•...•....•..•.........•.• 1
Before Starting The Engine .....•........•.•....••....•.•.....•.•.....••..•. 1
Before Operating This Machine ..............•.......•...........•...•...... 1
LUBRICATION WHEN SHIPPED ..•..................•..•.............••....... 2
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INITIAL SERVICE PROCEDURE
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CAUTION: ALWAYS INSTALL THE SAFE-
TY BAR OR PIN WHENEVER SERVICING
OR TRANSPORTING THE LOADER. FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, REFER TO "SAFETY
BAR AND PINS" IN SECTION 5.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Refer to your Cummins Operator's manual for engine
serviceinstructions.
2. Be sure the cooling system is filled to the proper level.
Refer to "COOLING SYSTEM" in Section 8.
3. Check the belt tensions at 1, 10 and 50-hour intervals until
the tensions remain stabilized.
Refer to Cummins Engine Manual for checking procedure.
If equipped with an air-conditioner, refer to "AI R-CONDI-
TI ONER" in Section 8 for freon compressor belt tensioning
information.
4. Check the battery liquid level. Refer to "ELECTRICAL
SYSTEM" in Section 8.
5. Be sure the battery terminals are clean and the battery
cablesare fastened securelyto the correct terminals. Refer to
"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM" in Section 8.
BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE
6. Check the oil levels in the different compartments. For
lubricant, refer to "LUBRICATION WHEN SHIPPED" in
this section. For procedures,refer to Section 7.
7. Operate the new machine for the first 20 to 30 hours at
wide-open throttle with light loads.