Check Before Operating
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Checking Oil Level
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
loader arms and turn the ignition key to “OFF”
to stop the engine. Remove the key.
2.
Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 2) so dirt
cannot fall into the filler hole and damage the
engine.
3.
Pull out the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end
clean (Fig. 2).
4.
Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube
(Fig. 2). Pull the dipstick out and look at the
metal end. If oil level is low, slowly pour only
enough oil into the filler tube to raise the level to
the “FULL” mark.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the crankcase
with oil because the engine may be damaged.
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2
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Figure 2
1.
Oil dipstick
2.
Filler tube
3.
Metal end
Remove Debris From Machine
IMPORTANT: Operating the engine with a
blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling
fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed, will
result in engine damage from overheating.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
loader arms and turn the ignition key to “OFF”
to stop the engine. Remove the key.
2.
Check for debris on the air filter pre–cleaner..
Wipe away debris before each use and/or during
use, if required.
3.
Debris can build up in the engine area. Clean
any debris build–up with a brush or blower
before each use.
IMPORTANT: It is preferable to blow dirt
out, rather than washing it out. If water is
used, keep it away from electrical items.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT HIGH–PRESSURE
WASH. High–pressure washing can damage
the electrical system or deplete grease.
