Changing the Fuel Filter
Service Interval:
Every 400 hours/Yearly (whichever
comes first)—Replace the fuel
filter (more often in dirty or dusty
conditions).
Never install a dirty fuel filter if it is removed from the
fuel line.
1. Allow the machine to cool down.
2. Disengage the PTO, move the motion control levers
to the neutral locked position and set the parking
brake.
3. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
4. Close the fuel shut-off valve.
5. Loosen the two hose clamps and disconnect the fuel
lines from the fuel filter (Figure 53).
6. Install a new filter. Connect the fuel lines to the fuel
filter and install the two hose clamps.
7. Open the fuel shut-off valve.
8. Start the engine and check for leaks.
Figure 53
1.
Fuel filter
3.
Right side of machine
2.
Hose clamps
Servicing the Fuel Tank
Do not attempt to drain the fuel tank. Ensure that an
Authorized Service Dealer drains the fuel tank and
services any components of the fuel system.
Electrical System
Maintenance
Servicing the Battery
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a
deadly poison and causes severe burns.
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to shield
your eyes and rubber gloves to protect your hands.
Removing the Battery
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short against
metal machine components causing sparks. Sparks
can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting
in personal injury.
•
When removing or installing the battery, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the machine.
•
Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
machine and cables causing sparks. Sparks can
cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in
personal injury.
•
Always Disconnect the negative (black) battery
cable before disconnecting the positive (red)
cable.
•
Always Reconnect the positive (red) battery
cable before reconnecting the negative (black)
cable.
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