This manual identifies potential hazards and has
safety messages identified by the safety-alert symbol
(
), which signals a hazard that may cause
serious injury or death if you do not follow the
recommended precautions.
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Safety-alert symbol
This manual uses 2 words to highlight information.
Important
calls attention to special mechanical
information and
Note
emphasizes general information
worthy of special attention.
Contents
Safety ....................................................................... 4
General Safety ................................................... 4
Safety and Instructional Decals .......................... 5
Setup ...................................................................... 12
1 Installing the Anti-Siphon Fill
Receptacle.................................................... 12
2 Checking the Section-Hinge Springs.............. 13
Product Overview ................................................... 14
Controls ........................................................... 16
Specifications .................................................. 20
Attachments/Accessories ................................. 20
Before Operation ................................................. 20
Before Operation Safety ................................... 20
Performing Pre-Starting Checks ....................... 21
Preparing the Machine...................................... 22
Breaking in a New Machine .............................. 23
Preparing the Sprayer....................................... 23
Locating the Spray Pump.................................. 30
During Operation ................................................. 31
During Operation Safety ................................... 31
Operating the Machine ..................................... 32
Using the Differential Lock ................................ 33
Operating the Sprayer ...................................... 33
Positioning the Spray Sections ......................... 34
Spraying Tips.................................................... 35
Unclogging a Nozzle......................................... 35
After Operation .................................................... 35
After Operation Safety ...................................... 35
Cleaning the Sprayer ........................................ 36
Maintenance ........................................................... 41
Maintenance Safety.......................................... 41
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s) ........... 42
Daily Maintenance Checklist............................. 43
Notation for Areas of Concern........................... 44
Pre-Maintenance Procedures .............................. 44
Raising the Sprayer .......................................... 44
Lubrication .......................................................... 45
Greasing the Machine....................................... 45
Greasing the Sprayer Pump ............................. 45
Greasing the Section Hinges ............................ 46
Engine Maintenance ........................................... 46
Engine Safety ................................................... 46
Checking the Air-Intake Screen ........................ 46
Servicing the Air Cleaner .................................. 46
Servicing the Engine Oil.................................... 47
Changing the Spark Plugs ................................ 49
Fuel System Maintenance ................................... 50
Replacing the Fuel Filter ................................... 50
Servicing the Carbon Canister .......................... 50
Draining the Fuel Tank ...................................... 51
Electrical System Maintenance ........................... 51
Drive System Maintenance .................................. 53
Inspecting the Wheels and Tires ....................... 53
Adjusting the Differential-Lock Cable ................ 53
Adjusting the Front Wheel Toe-in ...................... 54
Brake Maintenance ............................................. 55
Hydraulic System Maintenance ........................... 56
Fluid .............................................................. 56
Changing Transaxle/Hydraulic Fluid ................. 56
Replacing the Hydraulic Filter .......................... 57
Checking the Hydraulic Lines and
Hoses............................................................ 57
Spray System Maintenance ................................. 58
Inspecting the Hoses ........................................ 58
Changing the Suction Filter............................... 58
Changing the Pressure Filter ............................ 58
Changing the Nozzle Filter................................ 59
Inspecting the Pump ......................................... 59
Inspecting the Nylon Pivot Bushings ................. 60
Adjusting the Booms to Level............................ 60
Cleaning .............................................................. 61
Cleaning the Flow Meter ................................... 61
Cleaning the Sprayer Valves............................. 62
Storage ................................................................... 71
Preparing the Sprayer System .......................... 71
Performing the Service Procedures .................. 72
Preparing the Engine and Battery ..................... 72
Preparing the Machine...................................... 72
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 73
Schematics ............................................................. 76
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