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Riding Sweeper Owner's Operating Manual Serial No. FS900:11299- "Required reading" Read this manual before using the machine. Original Instructions Ver.2.9...
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FS900 Regulations EU Regulations (For EU) This product complies with all relevant EU Regulations. For more information, please refer to the Declaration of Conformity attached.
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FS900 Greeting Thank you for purchasing the Baroness product. QR Code This manual describes the proper handling, adjustment, and inspection of your product. A QR code label is affixed on the machine. We hope you will use the product safely, and take advantage of its best performance.
The operator is responsible for operating the product properly and safely. Maintenance service for this machine should be performed by a mechanic with expertise. If you have any questions concerning maintenance or genuine parts, please contact a Baroness dealer or Kyoeisha.
When replacing parts, be sure to use genuine Baroness parts or parts designated by Kyoeisha. Note that the Baroness product warranty may not apply to defects caused by the use of parts from other companies. Prior to use, carefully read the following manuals to thoroughly understand the contents for safe and correct operation.
FS900 Safety Failure to adequately follow these safety Never allow children or people unfamiliar precautions may cause an accident resulting in with these instructions to use or service the injury or death. machine. Local regulations may restrict the age of the Danger operator.
FS900 Safety If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the Slow down and use caution when making engine but move the machine away from turns and crossing roads and sidewalks. the area of spillage and avoid creating any...
FS900 Safety Reduce the throttle setting during engine Keep hands and feet away from moving run-out. parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with the Take care when loading or unloading the engine running. machine into a trailer or a truck.
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FS900 Safety Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. If the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, shut off valve while storing or transporting. Do not store fuel near flames.
FS900 Disposal Recycle and Waste Disposal About Recycle Recycling battery etc. is recommended for environmental conservation and economical use of resources. It may be required by local laws. About Waste Disposal Make sure that waste generated when servicing or repairing the machine is disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
FS900 Product Overview Specifications Specifications Model FS900 Name Riding Sweeper Type Rubber tires Total length 257 cm 101.18 in Total width 177 cm 69.69 in Bucket Frame 148 cm 58.26 in Bottom of Dimensions discharge Total height opening (when 149 cm 58.66 in...
FS900 Product Overview Engine plug PLUG, CHAMPION XC92YC The factory default maximum engine rpm is 3,000 rpm. Sound Pressure Level Sound pressure level This machine was confirmed to have a continuous A-weighted sound pressure level of 82 dB by measuring identical machines in accordance with the procedure specified in ISO5395-1:2013.
FS900 Product Overview Overall view B Names of Each Section Overall view A 6,7,8,9 A5A6D26F Names of Each Section_002 15D6BCBD Cylinder lock Names of Each Section_001 Outrigger Steering wheel Brush frame Seat Bucket Front tire Apron Rear tire Brush Traveling pedal...
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FS900 Product Overview Overall view C Tilt lever Key switch Throttle lever Choke lever Bucket buzzer switch Operation panel B 9EA8D5ED Names of Each Section_005 Brush up/down lever Brush rotation lever Bucket up/down lever Bucket open/close lever C3C97D54 Names of Each Section_003...
FS900 Product Overview Regulation Decals Battery capacity decal EU battery regulation decal Positions of Regulation Decals Recycle decal Main vehicle Description of Regulation Decals Serial Number Plate The serial number plate indicates the model and serial number of the machine.
FS900 Product Overview CE Mark Noise Emission Decal (For EU) (For EU) CE mark indicates that the machine sold in The noise emission decal indicates the sound the EU nations complies with the EU power level determined by measuring requirements.
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FS900 Product Overview Battery Capacity Decal Recycle Decal (For EU) Recycle Decal illustrates Recycle Mark in The battery capacity decal indicates the accordance with local regulation. capacity by 20HR and CCA. (For EU) 2z2dxu-001 y7wov5-001 Battery Capacity Decal_001 Recycle Decal_001...
(#11001 - 11218) Part numbers for decals that need to be replaced are listed in the parts catalog. Falling down warning decal Order them from a Baroness dealer or Falling down warning decal Kyoeisha. Positions of Safety Decals and Instruction...
FS900 Product Overview Description of Safety Decals and Instruction Decals Warning Do not raise or lower the bucket while Operation Decal obstacles, such as people or animals, are in FS900--0512Z0 the operating area. Decal, operation Warning Read the Owner's Operating Manual.
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FS900 Product Overview Operation Decal Danger FS900--0514Z0 Rollover - Do not perform dumping in Decal, operation dangerous areas, such as near cliffs. Caution Caution for flying object - When the brushes are rotating, keep away from the machine.
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FS900 Product Overview Fire Prohibited Decal Caution for High Temperatures Decal K4205001940 K4205001920 Decal, fire prohibited Decal, caution for high temperatures Warning Caution Keep away from fire. High temperature - Do not touch. Otherwise, you will get burned. r653fo-001 Fire Prohibited Decal_001...
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FS900 Product Overview Hydraulic Oil Decal Falling Down Warning Decal K4209000980 K4205002320 DECAL, HYDRAULIC OIL DECAL, WARNING FALLING DOWN Read the Owner's Operating Manual. Warning Do not raise the bucket on soft ground, an uneven surface or a slope. Otherwise, the main vehicle will become unbalanced and fall down.
FS900 Product Overview Operation Decals Positions of Operation Decals BUCKET FULL BUCKET BUZZER FREE A0921C55 Positions of Operation Decals_005 LOCK Key switch mark Engine rotation mark 8zq6pd-055 Parking brake mark Positions of Operation Decals_001 Tilt steering mark Bucket buzzer mark...
FS900 Product Overview Description of Operation Decals Parking Brake Mark Key Switch Mark Parking brake mark This indicates lock/release of the parking Key switch mark brake. It illustrates the position of the key switch. kgtxi7-004 rcyo1p-005 Parking Brake Mark_001 Key Switch Mark_001...
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FS900 Product Overview Bucket Buzzer Mark Brush Rotation Mark Bucket buzzer mark Brush rotation mark This indicates ON/OFF of bucket buzzer This indicates rotation/stop of the brush. function. BUCKET BUZZER ikiqmq-001 Bucket Buzzer Mark_001 Brush Up/Down Mark 6ntnq3-009 Brush up/down mark...
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FS900 Product Overview Bucket Lid Open/Close Mark BRAKE Decal Bucket lid open/close mark K4203001450 This indicates open/close positions of the Decal, BRAKE bucket lid. This indicates brake. OPEN BRAKE 7elqr2-001 BRAKE Decal_001 FORWARD Decal CLOSE K4203001430 Decal, FORWARD This indicates forward travel.
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FS900 Product Overview Stop Valve Operation Decal K4203001290 Stop valve operation decal It illustrates Stop/Open of the stop valve. 55wqhi-002 Stop Valve Operation Decal_001 Stop Open Page 3-18 Operation Decals...
FS900 Description of Functions Traveling Pedal The traveling pedal is located in the right foot area. When depressed "Forward", the machine travels forward. When depressed "Backward", the machine travels in reverse. If the pedal is secured with the speed adjustment plate during operation, the machine can be operated at a constant speed.
FS900 Description of Functions Key Switch Choke Lever The key switch is a lock for inserting the ignition The choke lever is located on the left side below key. the steering wheel and its knob is to be pulled This is used to start, run or stop the engine by when starting the engine.
FS900 Description of Functions Brush Rotation Lever Bucket buzzer switch The brush rotation lever is located to the right of the driver's seat and is used when performing Brush Up/Down Lever core collection and sweeping. When the brush rotation lever is shifted to the ・...
FS900 Description of Functions The bucket up/down lever is located to the right Bucket Up/Down Lever of the driver's seat and is used when dumping collected material into a truck, etc. Warning When the bucket up/down lever is shifted to the "UP"...
FS900 Description of Functions When the bucket open/close lever is shifted to Bucket Open/Close Lever the "CLOSE" position, the bucket is closed. The bucket open/close lever is located to the right of the driver's seat and is used when dumping collected material from the bucket.
FS900 Description of Functions Make sure that the outriggers are fixed and Outrigger not in contact with the ground. The outriggers are located behind the left and right wheels and used in the following cases. When using the outriggers, apply the parking brake and choose the appropriate position of hole for the purpose.
FS900 Description of Functions For storage: Hour Meter Important The hour meter indicates the accumulated When urethane tires are installed, storing the operation time of the engine. machine without the tires lifted off the ground The number in red figures on a white will result in the tires becoming deformed.
FS900 Description of Functions Bucket FULL Lamp Safety Device Interlock System Warning This machine features an interlock system for When the bucket FULL lamp is turned on, starting and stopping the engine. immediately stop collecting work and As for starting the engine, the safety device...
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FS900 Description of Functions Page 4-10 Warning Mechanisms...
FS900 Handling Instructions Operations Before Service ....Page 5-2 Procedure to Open/Close Underseat Cover ............. Page 5-2 Procedure to Open/Close Front Cover ............. Page 5-2 Procedure to Raise/Lower The Bucket ............Page 5-3 Procedure to Remove/Install The Brush Cover ...........Page 5-4 Inspection Before Use ......Page 5-5 Engine ............Page 5-5...
FS900 Handling Instructions Operations Before Service Underseat cover Underseat cover stay The following sections describe the preparatory Lock works required before performing the services Release including inspection, adjustment, cleaning. maintenance and repair. Release locking by the underseat cover stay and then close the underseat cover slowly.
FS900 Handling Instructions Install the dimple knobs. Stop the engine. Procedure to Raise/Lower The Bucket Important Be sure to extend the outriggers on both Warning sides. The outriggers increase stability of the main Do not raise the bucket on soft ground, an vehicle to prevent its rollover when raising the uneven surface or a slope.
FS900 Handling Instructions [10] Insert the round head pin through the Stop the engine. holes in the cylinder lock, and then install Warning the cotter pin to secure the cylinder lock. To keep the position of raised bucket, be sure to lock it with the cylinder lock.
FS900 Handling Instructions The appropriate oil level should be between Inspection Before Use the upper and lower limit lines on the gauge. The purpose of the machine inspection is to: ・ Prevent accidents Prevent damage to the machine ・ Maintain machine performance ・...
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FS900 Handling Instructions Supply of Fuel Inspection of Air Cleaner Open the underseat cover. Warning Make sure that there is no damage to the Keep fire away while refueling. air cleaner. Do not smoke while refueling. Make sure that the air cleaner element is not contaminated.
FS900 Handling Instructions Type: Rubber tires Inspection of Bolts and Nuts Tire size Pneumatic pressure 80 kPa (0.8 Front Important 18 x 9.50 - 8 12 psi wheel kgf/㎝ The bolts and nuts may be loosened at the 150 kPa (1.5 Rear 20 x 10.00 -...
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FS900 Handling Instructions Inspecting the mounting bracket Inspect whether the battery is secured firmly with the mounting bracket. If the bracket is loose, tighten the mounting U P P E R L E V E L bracket nuts until the battery is secured L O W E R L E V E L firmly.
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FS900 Handling Instructions Inspection of Parking Brake Inspection of Bolts and Nuts Depress the locking pedal while firmly Important depressing the brake pedal to lock it and check that the brake is applied effectively. The bolts and nuts may be loosened at the earlier stage of the use.
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FS900 Handling Instructions Seat belt Inspection of Brush (If the machine is equipped with ROPS and a seat belt) Warning Make sure that the seat belt is not damaged or broken. Be sure to fix the bucket by using the bucket...
FS900 Handling Instructions Make sure that there is no play in the roller Shift the tilt lever to the "LOCK" position to shaft. secure the steering wheel position. Adjustment before Work BUCKET FULL Adjustment of Seat Position BUCKET BUZZER Warning...
FS900 Handling Instructions Shift the brush up/down lever to the "DOWN" Retaining pin position to lower the brush frame. Locking pin Brush adjusting handle Important Adjust the brush so that the left and right sides are even. Turn the brush adjusting handle to raise the brush to approximately 6 mm (0.24 in)
FS900 Handling Instructions Pull the choke knob. Start/Stop of Engine Pull the choke knob half way for restarting, as necessary. Procedure to Start Engine Switch the ignition key to the "START" position. Caution Important Do not start the engine in a building with insufficient ventilation.
FS900 Handling Instructions Parking and Stopping Operations Procedure to Leave The Machine Collecting Procedure Caution Danger If the brakes are not sufficiently effective, use Do not perform collecting operation on a slope the wheel stoppers to secure the machine. with an angle of gradient that is greater than 10 degrees.
FS900 Handling Instructions Make sure that the bucket buzzer switch is Warning set to the "ON" side. Do not raise the bucket on soft ground, an Important uneven surface or a slope. When working on a lawn, rotating the brushes...
FS900 Handling Instructions Raise the bucket to its highest position. Properly clean the machine to maintain its functionality and performance. Release the parking brake. If you detect any abnormalities with the Slowly back up to a position where the machine, immediately perform maintenance or collected trash cannot slip out.
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FS900 Handling Instructions Cleaning Sweeper Section Important Dirty inside of the brush frame may reduce the collection capacity, causing premature wear of parts and abnormal vibration or damage due to high loads. Be sure to wash with water. Be sure to clean the the sweeper section after work.
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FS900 Handling Instructions Page 5-18 Cleaning After Use...
First, learn well the operations you plan to perform. Important Use tools appropriate for each operation. Important Use Baroness genuine parts for replacement and accessories. Our product warranty may be void if you use non-genuine parts for replacement or accessories.
FS900 Maintenance Right front brush frame mount area Inspection and Cleaning Inspect and clean the machine with the goals of the followings. Accident prevention ・ ・ Failure prevention Performance retention ・ Make efforts for early detection of the machine failure and prevention of the sudden occurrence of trouble.
FS900 Maintenance Remove the filter pot, wash the filter and Pre-cleaner inside of the filter pot using a solvent, such Air cleaner element as a hardly flammable kerosene, and then Cover blow compressed air to dry them. Knob Plate Important When cleaning the air cleaner element, do not use a petroleum solvent.
FS900 Maintenance Make sure that there is no looseness in the Check the wheel mounting bolts and wheel connecting portion of the hydraulic hoses nuts for rust. and pipes. Check around the wheel mounting bolts Check underneath the machine for and wheel nuts for traces of rust fluid.
FS900 Maintenance Re-place the oil filler cap. Important For the hydraulic oil to be used, consult Characteristics of Hydraulic Oil and use the oil whose characteristics are equivalent or superior to those specified there. Especially regarding kinematic viscosity and viscosity index, use of hydraulic oil whose...
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FS900 Maintenance Remove the bolts, and then open the cover. Supply of Battery Fluid Danger Be careful not to let your skin, eyes or clothes, etc., come into contact with the battery fluid or accidentally swallow the fluid. Should your skin or clothes come into contact with the battery fluid, immediately wash them away with water.
FS900 Maintenance Tighten the vent plug securely. Greasing Points U P P E R L E V E L L O W E R L E V E L 48yhlu-006 Supply of Battery Fluid_001 Maximum fluid level line Minimum fluid level line...
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FS900 Maintenance Traveling pedal fulcrum Flange bearing There are three points on the left and right. Right 8bq62b-079 Greasing Points_002 Brush frame fulcrum 8bq62b-081 There is one point each on the upper, lower, Greasing Points_005 Upper left left and right.
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FS900 Maintenance Upper connecting pipe Brake pedal fulcrum There is one point each on the left and right. 8bq62b-085 8bq62b-082 Greasing Points_011 Pump neutral lever fulcrum (upper piston Greasing Points_008 Upper adjusting pipe pump) There is one point each on the left and right.
FS900 Maintenance Lower adjusting pipe Front wheel arm There is one point each on the left and right. 8bq62b-091 8bq62b-088 Greasing Points_017 Greasing Points_014 Lubrication Lower connecting pipe About Lubrication There is one point each on the left and right.
FS900 Maintenance Brush frame up/down cylinder spherical No. of bearing Location lubricating There is one point. points Bucket up/down cylinder spherical bearing Bucket lid open/close cylinder spherical bearing Brush frame up/down cylinder spherical bearing Bucket up/down cylinder spherical bearing There is one point each on the left and right.
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FS900 Maintenance Loosen the bolts securing the brush. Start the engine, rotate the brushes, and then check that there is no contact between or vibration in the brushes and brush frame. Adjustment of Rotary Plates Caution For maintenance service, raise the empty bucket.
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FS900 Maintenance Important Important Evenly install the rotary plate. Check that the front apron and front apron adjusting plate are installed straight, with the Adjust the rotary plate so that there is a left and right sides at the same height.
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FS900 Maintenance Check the belt tension. Front apron The belt tension is appropriate when there Front apron adjusting plate is approximately 10.0 mm (0.39 in) of Brush slack when the belt is pressed lightly by Lower finger at 98 N (10 kgf) around the center...
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FS900 Maintenance Tighten the bolt. Adjustment of Brush Belt ■ Important If the brush belt is incorrectly adjusted, the brushes will not rotate properly. Move the machine to a level ground. Apply the parking brake. Lower the brush frame and the bucket.
FS900 Maintenance Wind new sealing tape on the drain plug, Speed adjusting plate and then re-place it in the engine.. Bolt Traveling pedal Slower Faster Replace Engine Replacement of Engine Oil gui678-006 Caution Replacement of Engine Oil_001 Be careful with hot oil, which could cause Drain plug burns if it contacts your skin.
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FS900 Maintenance Check underneath the machine for oil Supply engine oil until it reaches the leakage. specified level. "Supply of Engine Oil" (Page 6-5) Replacement of Engine Oil Filter Start the engine, and then stop it after 10 to 20 minutes.
FS900 Maintenance Replacement of Fuel Filter Important Supply hydraulic oil after checking the oil in Important the hydraulic tank has been sufficiently cooled down. While installing the fuel filter, prevent Oil level changes depending on the hydraulic contamination with dirt or dust.
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FS900 Maintenance Remove the drain plug of the hydraulic Check underneath the machine for oil tank, and then drain the old oil into a leakage. container. Replacement of Hydraulic Oil Filter Wind new sealing tape on the drain plug, ■...
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FS900 Maintenance Remove the old filter cartridge. Filter case O-ring Install the filter case onto the body, firmly hand-tighten it, and then tighten it to 25 to 35 N·m (254.93 - 356.90 kgf-cm). ycfdh6-011 Replacement of Hydraulic Oil Line Filter_002...
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FS900 Maintenance Start the engine, and then after the Replacement of Hydraulic Oil Suction Filter ■ hydraulic oil has warmed up, stop the engine. Caution Check underneath the machine for Be careful with hot oil, which could cause hydraulic oil leakage.
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FS900 Maintenance Remove the old element. Securely place the jacks beneath the jack-up points of the left/right front brush frame mount areas, and then raise them until the tires lift off the ground. "Jack-up Points" (Page 6-2) Remove the bolts.
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FS900 Maintenance Installing rear tire Remove the bolts securing the brush. Important Tighten the bolts in the tightening order (diagonally). Important Tighten the wheel mounting bolts on the specified torque by using a torque wrench. For installing the rear tires, reverse the xsi3tb-005 removing procedure.
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FS900 Maintenance After making adjustments of all the brushes Bolt and tightening the bolts, tighten all bolts Rotary plate firmly. Install the brush cover. Remove the rotary plate. Start the engine, rotate the brushes, and Install a new rotary plate.
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FS900 Maintenance Check the belt tension. Replacement of Belts The belt tension is appropriate when there is approximately 10.0 mm (0.39 in) of Warning slack when the belt is pressed lightly by finger at 98 N (10 kgf) around the center...
FS900 Maintenance Check the belt tension. The belt tension is appropriate when the belt slacks by approximately 10.0 mm (0.39 in) when you apply a force of 98 N (10 kgf) with your finger to the belt at the middle point.
FS900 Repair Precautions for Repair ......Page 7-2 Adjustment and Replacement ....Page 7-2 Adjustment of Brake ......Page 7-2 Adjustment of Neutral Position of Piston Pump .......... Page 7-3 Replacement of Fuse ......Page 7-4 Towing .............Page 7-5 Towing the Machine in An Emergency ..........Page 7-5...
Use tools appropriate for each operation. Brake lever Start the engine and drive to check the Important following. Use Baroness genuine parts for replacement Make sure that heat is not generated in ・ and accessories. the brake area. Our product warranty may be void if you use Make sure that the left and right brakes ・...
FS900 Repair Slowly rotate the camshaft until the rear Adjustment of Neutral Position of Piston wheels stop, and then lock the camshaft with Pump the nut at the stopped position. Warning When adjusting the neutral position, exercise care so that the hand does not get entangled in the rotating parts.
FS900 Repair Fuses Push-pull cable Adjuster nuts Fuses are located in the lower right corner Pedal mount behind the front cover and consist of the main harness fuse for the entire circuit. Insert the push-pull cable, and then install It is a mini blade fuse 20 A.
FS900 Repair Secure the rope to the front part of the Towing frame. Towing the Machine in An Emergency If the machine does not travel due to engine trouble, etc., you can move it in the following ways: Pushing by hand ・...
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FS900 Repair Important When compressing the unload valve operating pins, be careful not to overtighten the bolts. Otherwise, the unload valve operating pins will be damaged. Important For unloading, be sure to open the two unload valves. Opening only one unload valve will cause the hydraulic system to malfunction.
FS900 Appended Table Tightening Torques Important Refer to the Tightening Torque table. Note that the Baroness product warranty may not apply to defects caused by incorrect or overtorque tightening, etc. Standard Tightening Torques Bolts and Nuts Important A number of bolts are used in each part of this machine.
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FS900 Appended Table Hydraulic Hose The tightening torques for union joints and union adaptors with parallel pipe threads (G, PF) are shown in the table below. A union joint or adaptor will not become loose or leak as long as it is tightened by the specified torque.
FS900 Appended Table Principal Tightening Torques Tightening Torque by Model FS900 Tighten the following bolts and nuts at the torque specified in the table. For thread locking adhesive, apply a middle strength thread locker (ThreeBond 1322 or equivalent anaerobic sealant).
FS900 Appended Table Maintenance Schedule FS900 ●・・・Inspect, adjust, supply, clean (first time) ○・・・Inspect, adjust, supply, clean ▲・・・Replace (first time) △・・・Replace Maintenance Item Remarks Air cleaner should be cleaned Clean air cleaner element more often in dusty conditions ○ ...
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