Pre-Maintenance
Procedures
CAUTION
Failure to properly maintain the machine
could result in premature failure of machine
systems causing possible harm to you or
bystanders.
Keep the machine well maintained and in
good working order as indicated in these
instructions.
WARNING
If you leave the key in the ignition switch,
someone could accidently start the engine
and seriously injure you or bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition and
disconnect the wires from the spark plugs
before you do any maintenance. Set the wires
aside so that they do not accidentally contact
the spark plugs.
Preparing for Maintenance
1.
Park the machine on a level surface.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop.
3.
Chock the wheels.
4.
Remove the machine from the traction unit.
5.
Allow machine components to cool before
performing maintenance.
6.
Disconnect the spark-plug wire.
Preparing the Machine for
Weld Repairs
Important:
Failure to disconnect the battery may
permanently damage to the electrical system.
•
Disconnect the negative-battery cable from the
battery before welding on the machine.
•
Connect the negative-battery cable to the battery
after you finish welding on the machine.
Engine Maintenance
Engine Safety
•
Shut off the engine before checking the oil or
adding oil to the crankcase.
•
Do not change the governor speed or overspeed
the engine.
Servicing the Air Cleaner
Service Interval:
Every 25 hours—Clean the foam
air filter element and check the
paper element for damage (more
frequently if conditions are dusty or
sandy).
Every 100 hours—Replace the paper air filter
element (more frequently if conditions are dusty
or sandy).
Checking the Air Filter
1.
Check the air cleaner body for damage, which
could possibly cause an air leak. Ensure the
cover is sealing around the air cleaner body
(
).
Note:
Replace a damaged air cleaner cover
or housing.
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1.
Latch
3.
Air-filter element
2.
Air-filter housing
2.
Release the latches securing the air-filter cover
to the air-filter housing (
3.
Separate the air-filter cover from the air-filter
housing, and clean the inside of the cover
(
).
4.
Gently slide the air-filter element out of the filter
housing.
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