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11. Inspection and maintenance of each section (main unit)
11-1 Change of engine oil
Refer to the engine's instruction manual for handling of the engine.
1) Change the oil after the first 50 hours
operation, and change it for every 100
hours operation from the next.
2) Remove drain plug on the oil pan. If it
carries out while the engine is warm, the
oil can be drained completely.
Drain plug
Drain plug
Caution
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Be sure to use engine oil that is classified as API Service Grade
CF or higher, with an SAE Viscosity that is appropriate for the
operating environment (ambient temperature).
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The engine oil is high temperature immediately after the
operation. Change it after waiting for a while so that you may not
be burned, when removing the drain plug.
9. Mowing operation
1) Open the hood and reel-reverse-rotation switch to “OFF”.(Refer to 7-16 )
2) Start the engine.
3) Pull up the throttle lever and set engine speed to MAX (2,600rpm). (Refer to 7-17 )
4) Set the Travelling-Mowing changeover switch to the "Mowing" position. (Refer to 7-13 )
5) Set the 2WD - 4WD changeover switch to the "4WD" position. (Refer to 7-14 )
6) Release the Mower lock lever. (Refer to 7-21 )
7) Move the mower unit raise/lower lever to the "DOWN" position, and ensure lower the
mower unit to the ground. (Refer to 7-18 )
8) Move reel rotation switch to the " Rotation " position, and rotate the reel. (Refer to 7-15 )
9) Hold the Forward pedal down and begin the operation.
* Respond to the raising or lowering of the mower unit, the reel will rotate or stop
automatically.
Caution
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Be sure to operate by the speed that suited the working
condition.
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The machine detects the position of the reel unit and decides
"ON" or "OFF" the reel rotation. Keep in mind that the reel
rotation may not stop if the mower unit is not fully raised by
operating the mower unit raise/lower lever.
10. Transportation
When loading machine on the truck, travel forward and when load it off, travel backward.
Roof should be removed from the machine before the transportation
