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10. With control levers in neutral position, release
park brake, engine should stop. Return park
brake to "ON" position.
11. Restart engine. With control levers in neutral
position, pull PTO switch to "ON" position.
Engine should stop. Push PTO switch to "OFF"
position.
CHECK FOR LOOSE HARDWARE
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. Visually inspect machine for any loose
hardware or any other possible problem.
Tighten hardware or correct problem before
operating.
SERVICE AIR CLEANER
Service Interval: 250 Hours
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop
and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2. See the Engine Owner's Manual for
maintenance instructions.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Service Interval: 100 hours
NOTE: Change oil and filter after first eight
(8) hours of operation.
1. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop
and remove key. Engage parking brake
2. Drain oil while engine is warm
3. The oil drain valve is located on the left side of
the engine. Place the pan under the machine to
catch the oil. Install the clear plastic tube,
located in the literature pack, onto the oil drain
valve. Loosen the oil drain valve and allow the
oil to drain. Tighten the oil drain valve and
remove and retain the clear plastic tube.
4. Clean around oil fill cap and remove cap. Fill to
specified capacity and replace cap.
5. Use oil recommended in the Engine Owner's
Manual. DO NOT overfill. Wipe up any spilled
oil from engine deck mounting surfaces.
6. Start the engine and check for leaks. Stop
engine and recheck oil level.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL FILTER
Service Interval: 200 hours
1. Follow steps 1 through 3 above for engine oil
change
2. Replace the oil filter per the engine Owner's
Manual. Clean around the oil filter and carefully
remove the filter by unscrewing it. Make sure
no oil drains onto the belt drive or clutch
through the holes in the engine deck. Before
the new filter is installed, apply a thin coating of
oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Turn filter
clockwise until rubber seal contacts the filter
adapter, then tighten filter and additional 2/3 to
3/4 turn.
3. Follow steps 4 through 6 above to refill engine
oil.
CHECK HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and
remove key. Engage parking brake.
Refer to the maintenance chart on page 24 for
service intervals.
Oil level can be checked using the dipstick on the
breather cap on each axle, located on the top front
of each axle. See fig.1 below.
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fig. 1
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