Lubrication
Greasing the Machine
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily (Grease
immediately after every washing.)
Grease Type:
General-purpose grease.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the
loader arms.
2.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3.
Clean the grease fittings with a rag.
4.
Connect a grease gun to each fitting (
and
).
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5.
Pump grease into the fittings until grease begins
to ooze out of the bearings (approximately 3
pumps).
6.
Wipe up any excess grease.
Engine Maintenance
Engine Safety
•
Shut off the engine before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
•
Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
•
Keep your hands, feet, face, clothing, and other
body parts away from the muffler and other hot
surfaces.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily—Check
the air-filter-service indicator.
Every 25 hours—Remove the air-cleaner cover,
clean out debris, and check the air-filter-service
indicator.
Servicing the Air-Cleaner Cover
and Body
Important:
Replace the air-cleaner filter only
when the service indicator shows red (
Changing the air filter before it is necessary only
increases the chance of dirt entering the engine
when you remove the filter.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the
loader arms.
2.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3.
Open the hood and secure the prop rod (if
applicable).
4.
Check the air-cleaner body for damage that
could cause an air leak. Check the whole intake
system for leaks, damage, or loose hose clamps.
Replace or repair any damaged components.
5.
Release the latches on the air cleaner and pull
the air-cleaner cover off the air-cleaner body
(
).
Important:
Do not remove the air filter.
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