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Excessive towed loads can cause loss of traction and loss of
control on slopes. Reduce towed weight when operating on
slopes. The surface being driven on greatly impacts traction
and stability. Wet or slippery surfaces can greatly reduce traction
and the ability to stop or turn. Carefully evaluate the surface
conditions before operating the unit and trailer, and never
operate on slopes greater than 10°. See SLOPE OPERATION
and TOWED EQUIPMENT in the safety section of this manual
for additional safety information.
Check Engine Oil Level
Interval: Before Each Use
Refer to the engine owners manual for dipstick and oil fill
locations and specific engine oil check and fill procedures.
Check Hydraulic Oil Level
Do not open the hydraulic oil reservoir unless oil is being added.
1.
Visually check that the hydraulic oil level is filled to the
recess area (A, Figure 24) of the hydraulic oil reservoir.
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2.
If necessary, remove the reservoir cap (B) and add either
Mobil 1™, 15W-50 synthetic oil or Castrol Syntec™ 5W-50
oil. DO NOT use conventional oils. Make sure area around
the filler neck is free of dust, dirt, or other debris.
Check Engine Coolant Level
WARNING
If engine is warm, DO NOT remove radiator cap.
Escaping steam can cause burns. Never remove the radiator
cap or radiator reservoir cap while the engine is hot or running.
Severe thermal burns or injury can occur by escaping steam
or hot coolant.
• Do NOT touch hot radiator or open reservoir when engine
is running.
• Stop and allow engine to cool before removing the radiator
cap or the reservoir cap and before changing or adding
coolant.
The engine coolant level and quality should be checked before
each use, when the engine is cool and off.
1.
Remove the radiator pressure cap (A, Figure 25) to check
the fluid level.
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2.
Coolant level should be 1/2” (13mm) below the bottom of
the filler tube. If coolant level is low, add coolant until level
is 1/2” (13mm) below the bottom of the filler tube. Proper
coolant mix is a 50/50 mixture of ethylene glycol and distilled
water. See engine owners manual for engine coolant
specifications.
3.
Check the coolant level in the radiator expansion tank (D).
If coolant level is low, remove the cap add coolant until level
is at the “FULL” line. Proper coolant mix is a 50/50 mixture
of ethylene glycol and distilled water. See engine owners
manual for engine coolant specifications.
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