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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If fluid is accidentally injected into the skin a doc-
tor familiar with this type of injury must surgically
remove it within a few hours.
Cleaning and Long Term
Storage
1 Lower the Dingo arms and turn the ignition key
to OFF to stop the engine. Remove the key.
2 Remove dirt and grime from the external parts of
the entire machine, especially the engine. Clean
dirt and chaff from the outside of the engine’s
cylinder head fins and blower housing.
3 IMPORTANT: You can wash the Dingo with
mild detergent and water. Do not pressure wash
the machine. Avoid excess use of water, espe-
cially near the control panel, hydraulic pumps
and motors.
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Service the air cleaner; refer to section on Air
Cleaner.
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Change the crankcase oil; refer to engine man-
ual.
6 Petrol machines only; Remove the spark plugs
and check their condition; refer to section on
Spark Plugs.
7 With spark plugs removed from the engine, pour
two tablespoons of engine oil into each spark plug
hole.
8 Now use the starter to crank the engine and
distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
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Install the spark plugs. Do not install the ignition
wire on the spark plugs.
10 Check the tyre pressure; refer to section on
Tyre Pressures.
11 Charge battery; refer to Batteries section.
12 For long-term storage (more that 90 days) add
stabiliser/conditioner additive to fuel tank.
13 Run engine to distribute conditioned fuel
through the fuel system (5 minutes).
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Stop engine, allow to cool and drain the fuel
tank; refer to section on Fuel Tank.
15 Restart engine and run it until it stops. Repeat,
on “CHOKE” until engine will not restart.
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Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle according
to local codes.
Transporting
and Securing
IMPORTANT:
Do no operate or drive Dingo
on roadways.
I
MPORTANT: When transporting your
Dingo on a trailer, always use the following
procedure.
1. Never load or unload the Dingo on the
trailer unless the trailer is attached to the
vehicle.
2. Always climb the ramps with the heavy
end of the machine up hill. E.g. With heavy
attachments like the trencher or backhoe
attached to the Dingo, climb the ramps in
the forward direction. With no attachment
on the Dingo, climb the ramps in the reverse
direction.
3. The bucket, post hole digger and leveller
attachment should always be positioned in
their designated positions on the trailer. This
will help ensure that the weight is distributed
correctly on the trailer.
4. Ensure the load is positioned so that there
is more weight forward of the trailer axle than
behind the axle. Too much weight behind
the axle may cause the rear of the vehicle to
become too light.
5. Once in position on the trailer lower the
Dingo arms
6. Turn the key to Off to stop the engine.
7. Secure the machine to the trailer with
chains or straps using the tie down points on
the Dingo arms.
8. When towed by a vehicle not fitted with
an electric trailer brake controller, engage the
manual breaking system by lifting the manual
override stopper on the tow coupling (single
axle trailer only).
NOTE:
Do not store stabiliser/conditioned pet-
rol over 90 days.
17 Check and tighten all bolts, nuts screws.
Repair or replace any part that is damaged or
defective.
18 Store the machine in a clean, dry garage or
storage area. Remove the key from the ignition
switch and keep it in a memorable place. Cover
the machine to protect it and keep it clean.
If battery becomes flat or machine is not used for
a long period, charge the battery using an exter-
nal battery charger. Disconnect battery terminals
before charging the battery. Do not rely on the
engines charging system to recharge a battery. It is
only meant to maintain charge in a good battery.