Maintenance - Tarmo TAR011 Instruction Manual

MAINTENANCE

Before performing any maintenance on the backhoe, it must be placed in maintenance mode
according to following instruction:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Move the control levers back and forth with the engine OFF to relieve hydraulic pressure.
3. Rest boom on the ground.
4. Unplug spark plug wire from the spark plug.
Maintenance
1. Clean all debris from the engine cylinder, cylinder head fins, blower housing rotating
screen and muffler areas. Clean also all movable parts.
2. Check that all nuts and bolts are tight.
3. Inspect all hoses and fittings for wear and leaks. Perform all inspections and replace all
damaged and worn parts prior to starting the engine.
4. Check that all guards, shields and safety features are in place and in perfect working
condition.
5. Inspect the suction filter.
What to check
Tires
Hoses
Hydraulic fittings
Nuts and bolts
Hydraulic oil
Boom pins
Suction filter
Wheel bearings
STORAGE
Before you store the backhoe, make sure you do the following:
1. Remove gasoline from the engine or add fuel stabilizer to the gasoline to prevent gum-
ming.
2. If adding fuel stabilizer, run the engine for five minutes.
3. Turn the engine OFF.
4. Move the control levers back and forth with the engine OFF to relieve hydraulic pressure.
5. Remove the spark plug.
6. Pour one teaspoon of engine oil into the spark plug hole. Cover the spark plug hole with
a rag and turn the engine over several times to lubricate the cylinder.
7. Replace the spark plug.
8. Never store the backhoe where gasoline fumes might reach an open flame or spark. Al-
low the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
When to check?
Before each trip
Before each use
Before each use
Before each use
Before each use
Before each use
Annually
Annually
What to do?
Check pressure. The pressure rating is listed on
the tire.
Inspect for wear and leaks. Replace all worn or
damaged hoses before starting the engine.
Inspect for wear and leaks. Replace all damaged
fittings before starting the engine.
Check for loose bolts.
Check the oil level and add oil as needed. Re-
place annually or when it appears dark or cloudy.
Grease.
Replace.
Repack with grease.
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