Bearcat BC-502/CRC, Instruction Manual

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Check Hydraulic Controls:
a. Observe the sight glass on the
hydraulic reservoir. Some fluid
should be visible when the
system is cold. If fluid is
required, use Type 46
Hydraulic Fluid.
b. Start engine, run at idle, Power
up Console.
c. Engage PTO (if equipped).
WARNING: MAKE SURE ALL PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF THE REAR
AREA OF THE TRUCK WHEN THE WINGS OR THE SPRAY
BAR ARE MOVED. FAILURE TO KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH.
d. Move the Lift switch up and down and verify that the spray bar
moves accordingly.
e. With the bar in the lowered position, hold Swing switch to the left
while watching the spray bar in the mirror. Bar should move
approximately 10 inches to the left, and then 10 inches to the
right from center.
f. Return the bar to the center position.
CAUTION: IF ANY SPRAY BAR VALVE FAILS TO CLOSE DURING THE
WING SAFETY SWITCH TEST, NOTIFY A QUALIFIED
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN. IF A WING VALVE
INADVERTENTLY OPENS WHILE IN THE VERTICAL
POSITION, A POTENTIAL HAZARD EXISTS FOR SEVERE
BURNS.
Check the operation of the wing safety switches:
a. With Master Switch OFF and all Spray Valve Control switches OFF,
select all spray valves ON with the Taper Cut switches on the
display.
b. Move the Left Wing switch up. When the wing elevates to
approximately 45°, all spray valves on the wing section should
indicate OFF automatically on the display.
Hydraulic Reservoir and Filter