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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Installing Probes
1. Make sure machine is on a flat surface, brake is engaged and key is removed.
IMPORTANT
Never change probes with machine on.
2. Select the length of probe. Check the condition of the probe, do not use bent or worn probes.
3. Loosen the 4 nuts on the bottom of the air cylinder (use the 7/16 wrench in the toolbox).
4. Rotate the air cylinder Clockwise and lift up to remove.
5. Manually move the cylinder rod up and down 2 or 3 items to push any excess moisture from the cylinder
before installing probes.
6. Removed the cap from the probe, be careful to not let the spring that is in the probe fall out.
7. Screw the probe into the end of the cylinder and tighten. (Wrench is in the toolbox).
8. Place the air cylinder on the machine and rotate clockwise.
9. Tighten the 4 nuts on the air cylinder to just tight, do not over tighten.
Tighten these in a star pattern: #1, #2 straight across, #3 (to the left of #2), #4 (across from #3).
IMPORTANT
Torque nuts on air cylinder to a maximum of 5 ft-lbs. (6Nm).
Over tightening will damage threads on Air cylinder.
Using the Machine
1. Start the engine.
2. Look in the direction of your planned path to ensure that it is clear.
3. Move the forward to drive the machine forward. Walk in a forward direction while operating the machine, do
not walk and face rearward when operating the machine.
4. To stop the machine, release the traction bail.
5. To start decompaction use the touch screen.
Starting the Engine
1. Make sure the handle bar is in the center position so the brake is on. The machine will not start if the
handle is not in the center position (check the indicator light by the right front tire if the engine will not start).
2. Move the throttle lever to the Middle position before starting a cold engine.
3. Turn the ignition key to start. When the engine starts, release the key.
IMPORTANT
Do not engage the starter for more than 10 seconds at a time. If the engine fails to start, allow a
30-second cool down period between attempts. Failure to follow these instructions can burn out the starter motor.
4. After the engine starts move the throttle lever to desired setting.
Shutting Off the Engine
1. Move the throttle lever to the SLOW position.
2. Let the engine idle for 60 seconds.
3. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key.
4. Turn the System cutoff key off and remove the key before transporting or storing the machine.
CAUTION
Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the machine while it is
unattended. Always remove the ignition key and engage the brake when leaving the machine unattended, even if
just for a few minutes.
