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2.5 chEckINg/ADDINg hYDRAuLIc fLuID
Hydraulic fluid drives the feed roller. The hydraulic pump is di-
rect or belt driven from the engine or disk rotor.
The hydraulic pump requires premium hydraulic fluids contain-
ing high quality rust, oxidation, and foam inhibitors. These in-
clude premium turbine oils, API CD engine oils per SAE j183,
M2C33F or G automatic transmission fluids meeting Allison C-3
or Caterpillar TO-2, and certain specialty agricultural tractor flu-
ids.
If system has no oil, follow this startup procedure:
1.
Clean all system components (reservoir, fittings, etc.) before
starting the hydraulic pump.
2.
After filtering the hydraulic fluid, fill the hydraulic reservoir.
2.6 fILLINg ThE TANk
DANgER
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are ex-
plosive. To prevent personal injury or property
damage:
Store fuel only in approved containers, in well
ventilated, unoccupied buildings, away from
sparks or flames. Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine
is hot or running. Spilled fuel could ignite if it comes in
contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition. Do not start
the engine near spilled fuel. Never use fuel as a cleaning
agent.
2.7 coNNEcTINg ThE bATTERY
The machine may or may not have been shipped with a battery
depending on your area. If you did not receive a battery with
your machine, you will need to purchase one.
Use a battery that meets or exceeds the following specifica-
tions:
Battery Category, Lawn and Garden
BCI Group Size U1
200-250 ccA
7-3/4" X 5-3/16" X 7-5/16"
Suggested Source:
Exide Cutting Edge, Type GT-H
After purchasing your battery, fill, charge and install the battery
according to the battery owners manual.
PN 18280-00 R041306
3.
Fill the inlet line leading from the reservoir to the pump before
start-up. Loosen the fitting at the pump on this inlet line until
oil bleeds out.
4.
Start the engine and run at the lowest possible RPM.
5.
As you purge air from the unit, the oil level in the reservoir
will drop and bubbles may appear in the fluid. Refill the
reservoir as necessary.
6.
Run the feed roller in both directions for several minutes until
any remaining air purges from the unit. Refill the reservoir
as necessary.
7.
Shut down the engine, check for and correct any fluid leaks,
and check the reservoir level. Add fluid if necessary. The
hydraulic pump is now ready for operation.
For best results use only clean, fresh, fuel. Purchase fuel in
small quantities and store in clean, approved containers.
REFER TO ThE ENGINE OWNERS MANuAL FOR FuRThER
FILLING INSTRuCTIONS.
IMpoRTANT
Do not attempt to start the engine at this time. Wait until
you have read the complete starting instructions in the Op-
eration Section of this manual.
WARNINg
To avoid sparks and a possible explosion or fire due to a
short circuit, do not touch the positive (+) battery terminal
and any surrounding metal with tools, jewelry or other metal
objects. When installing battery cables, connect the posi-
tive (+) cable first and the negative (-) cable last.
IMpoRTANT
Do not attempt to start the engine at this time. Wait until
you have read the complete starting instructions in the Op-
eration Section of this manual.
ASSEMBLY
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