DINGO K9-4, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Dingo K9-4 Operation & Maintenance Manual
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Dingo K9-4 Operation & Maintenance Manual
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Changing Oil Filter
Refer to engine manual.
Spark Plugs
Removing, checking and cleaning spark plugs
(petrol only) - refer to engine manual.
Fuel Filter
Replace the fuel filter after every 100 hours or
yearly, whichever occurs first.
1 Never reinstall a dirty filter.
2
Lower the Dingo arms and turn the ignition key
to OFF to stop the engine. Remove the key.
3 Turn fuel tap off (by turning clockwise) to
block fuel flow. (Tap on diesel is lever on filter
and will be in horizontal position when off, tap
on petrol models is a knob on the petrol tank and
should be tightened to close / turn off).
4
Squeeze the ends of the hose clamps together
and slide them away from the filter.
5 Place a drain pan under the fuel line to catch
any spillage, then remove the filter from the
fuel lines.
6 Install a new filter and move the hose clamps
close to the filter.
7 Remove clamp blocking fuel flow.
Draining the Fuel Tank
DANGER! Petroleum can be extremely
flammable and highly explosive. To avoid a
fire of explosion that may burn yourself, others,
or cause property damage:-
• Drain petrol from the fuel tank when the engine
is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
• Wipe up any petroleum that spills.
• Never drain petroleum near an open flame or
where a spark may ignite petroleum fumes.
Note:
Dispose of used oil in accordance with
local authority regulations .
7 Slowly pour approximately 80% of the spec-
ified amount of oil (refer to engine manual) into
the filler tube. Now check the oil level. Slowly
add additional oil to bring to FULL mark on
dipstick.
1. Hydraulic Filter
2. Gasket/O Ring
3. Adapter
Hydraulic System
Replacing the Hydraulic Filter
Change the hydraulic filter after every 500 oper-
ating hours.
IMPORTANT: Do not substitute with
automotive oil filter or severe hydraulic
damage may result.
1
Position the Dingo on a level surface, lower
the arms and turn the ignition key to OFF to stop
the engine. Remove the key.
2
Remove the bonnet and side panels
3 Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
gasket surface clean.
4
Apply a thin coat of hydraulic fluid to the
rubber gasket on the replacement filter.
5 Install replacement hydraulic filter. Tighten
clockwise until the rubber gasket contacts the
filter adapter, then tighten the filter an additional
1/2 turn.
6
Clean up any spilt fluid.
• Never smoke while handling fuel.
1 Park the Dingo on a level surface, to ensure
fuel tank drains completely.
2
Lower the Dingo arms and turn the ignition key
to OFF to stop the engine. Remove the key.
3
Loosen the hose clamp at the fuel filter and
slide it up the fuel line away from the fuel fil-
ter.
4
Pull the fuel line off the fuel filter, open the
fuel valve, and allow fuel to drain into a fuel
can or drain pan.
5 Remove tank, drain completely and flush by
tipping tank upside down.
6 Reverse procedure to replace clean tank.
NOTE:
Now is the best time to install a new fuel
filter because the fuel tank is empty.
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Install the fuel line onto the fuel filter.
8 Slide the hose clamp close to the fuel filter to
secure the fuel line.