Cleaning
Cleaning the Cab
Important:
Use care around the cab seals and
lights (
). If you are using a pressure
washer, keep the washer wand at least 0.6 m (2 ft)
away from the machine. Do not use the pressure
washer directly on the cab seals and lights or
under the rear overhang.
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1.
Seal
3.
Keep wand 0.6 m (2 ft)
away.
2.
Light
4.
Do not pressure-wash
under the rear overhang.
Disposing of Waste
Engine oil, batteries, hydraulic fluid, and engine
coolant are pollutants to the environment. Dispose of
these according to your state and local regulations.
Storage
Preparing the Engine
1.
Drain the engine oil from the oil pan and install
the drain plug.
2.
Change the engine oil and filter; refer to
Changing the Engine Oil and Filter (page 49)
.
3.
Fill the engine with the designated quantity of
engine oil; refer to
.
4.
Start the engine and run it at idle speed for 2
minutes.
5.
Drain the fuel from the fuel tank, fuel lines,
pump, filter, and separator. Flush the fuel tank
with clean diesel fuel and connect all fuel lines.
6.
Thoroughly clean and service the air-cleaner
assembly.
7.
Seal the air-cleaner inlet and the exhaust outlet
with weatherproof masking tape.
8.
Check the oil-filler cap and fuel-tank cap to
ensure that they are securely in place.
Preparing the Machine
1.
Thoroughly clean the machine, the deck, and
the engine, paying special attention to the
following areas:
•
Radiator and radiator screen
•
Counterbalance springs
•
PTO-shaft assembly
•
All grease fittings and pivot points
•
Inside of the control box (Remove the control
panel for access.)
•
Beneath the seat plate and the top of the
transmission
2.
Check and adjust the tire pressure; refer to
Checking the Tire Pressure (page 54)
.
3.
Check all fasteners for looseness and tighten
them as necessary.
4.
Grease or oil all grease fittings, pivot points, and
transmission bypass-valve pins. Wipe off any
excess lubricant.
5.
Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted.
Repair any dents in the metal body.
6.
Service the battery and cables as follows:
A.
Remove the battery terminals from the
battery posts.
B.
Clean the battery, terminals, and posts with
a wire brush and baking-soda solution.
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