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the bottom of the container. Slowly pour the fl uid back into
the hydraulic tank, avoiding the water at the bottom of the
container.
• Each day, check hydraulic lines and fi ttings for leaks,
kinks, etc. Do not use your hand to perform this check.
• Change the hydraulic fi lter element every 200 hours of
operation. Change more often if cold, moist or dusty condi-
tions exist.
• Check oil cooler for debris. Remove debris with air pres-
sure.
STORAGE
• Clean the unit thoroughly before storage. Do not use
water pressure.
• Always store the unit in a clean and dry facility.
• If the unit will be stored for a prolonged period (over 30
days), add a fuel additive to the fuel tank to prevent the fuel
from gumming. Run engine for a short period to circulate
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
Follow the maintenance schedule and general maintenance
instructions in the engine maintenance and operation
manual furnished with the power unit.
SPARK PLUG
On power units equipped with Briggs & Stratton Engines,
ONLY Champion RC12YC or equivalent can be used.
For power units equipped with Honda Engines, ONLY
Denso J16CR-U or equivalent can be used.
Incorrect type spark plugs can produce radio frequency
interference that will corrupt and damage the controller.
Failure to use the correct spark plug could result in a war-
ranty that will not be considered.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
• Check hydraulic fl uid level daily. Add fl uid per specifi ca-
tions in this manual. (See "HYDRAULIC FLUID" under the
section titled "OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS".
• Remove condensed moisture from the hydraulic
fl uid by pumping the hydraulic fl uid into a 5 gal/20 l con-
tainer through the pressure hose. Make sure the engine is
at idle when performing this procedure. When the hydraulic
reservoir is empty turn the engine off immediately.
• Allow the fl uid to sit long enough for the water to settle to
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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