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Checking the Hydraulic System
Before you start the engine and use the machine,
check the hydraulic system; refer to
Hydraulic Fluid (page
76).
Checking the Tire Air Pressure
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Check the tire air pressure in the tires to ensure
proper levels. Fill the tires to 138 kPa (20 psi).
Note:
Also, check the tires for wear or damage.
Checking the Brakes
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Before starting the sprayer, lightly press the brake
pedal. If the pedal travels more than 2.5 cm (1 inch)
before you feel resistance, adjust the brakes; refer to
Adjusting the Brakes (page
WARNING
If you operate the sprayer with poorly adjusted
or worn brakes, you could lose control of the
sprayer, resulting in serious injury or death
to you or bystanders.
Always check the brakes before operating the
sprayer and keep them properly adjusted and
repaired.
Adding Fuel
Fuel Specification
Petroleum
Use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87
fuel
or higher ((R+M)/2 rating method).
Use an unleaded-gasoline blend with up to 10%
ethanol (gasohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary
butyl ether) by volume is acceptable. Ethanol and
MTBE are not the same.
Gasoline with 15% ethanol (E15) by volume is
Ethanol
not approved for use. Never use gasoline that
blended
contains more than 10% ethanol by volume, such
fuel
as E15 (contains 15% ethanol), E20 (contains
20% ethanol), or E85 (contains up to 85%
ethanol). Using unapproved gasoline may cause
performance problems and/or engine damage
which may not be covered under warranty.
Important:
For best results, use only clean, fresh
fuel (less than 30 days old).
•
Do not use gasoline containing methanol.
•
Do not store fuel either in the fuel tank or fuel
containers over the winter unless you use a fuel
stabilizer.
•
Do not add oil to gasoline.
Checking the
74).
Filling the Fuel Tank
Fuel tank capacity: approximately 45 L (12 US
gallons).
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake, shut off the spray pump, shut
off the engine, remove the key, and allow the
engine to cool.
2.
Clean the area around the fuel-tank cap
23).
1. Fuel-tank cap
3.
Remove the fuel-tank cap.
4.
Fill the tank to about 2.5 cm (1 inch) below the
top of the tank (bottom of the filler neck).
Note:
This air space in the tank allows fuel to
expand. Do not overfill the tank.
5.
Install the fuel-tank cap to the tank securely.
6.
Wipe up any fuel that may have spilled.
Breaking in a New Machine
Service Interval: After the first 100 hours—To provide
proper performance and long
sprayer life, follow these guidelines
for the first 100 operating hours:
•
Check the engine-oil and fluid levels regularly
and be alert for indications of overheating in any
component of the sprayer.
•
After starting a cold engine, let it warm up for about
15 seconds before accelerating.
•
Avoid racing the engine.
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