5 OPERATION
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5.10 DAILY MAINTENANCE _____________________________________________________
Important: For more detailed maintenance information,
adjustments, and maintenance/lubrication charts, see
the Parts & Maintenance manual.
1.
Park the mower on a flat, level surface. Fully lower
the implements to the ground, engage parking brake,
stop the engine, and remove key from ignition switch.
2.
Grease and lubricate all points if required. To
prevent fires, Clean the cutting units and mower
after each use. Whenever possible, clean the
mower using compressed air.
a.
Use only compressed air or fresh water for
cleaning your equipment.
b.
Do not use high pressure spray.
c.
Do not spray water directly at the instrument
panel, or any electrical components.
d.
Do not spray water into the cooling air intake or
the engine air intake.
Note: Do not wash a hot or running engine. Use
compressed air to clean the engine and radiator fins.
3.
Fill mower’s fuel tank at the end of each operating
day to within 1 in., (25 mm) below the filler neck.
Use clean, fresh, #2 low or ultra low sulfur diesel fuel.
Minimum Cetane Rating 45.
4.
Handle fuel with care - it is highly flammable. Use
an approved container, the spout must fit inside the
fuel filler neck. Avoid using cans and funnels to
transfer fuel.
a.
Never remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank, or
add fuel, when the engine is running or while the
engine is hot.
b.
Do not smoke when handling fuel. Never fill or
drain the tank indoors.
c.
Never overfill or allow the tank to become empty.
Do not spill fuel. Clean any spilled fuel
immediately.
d.
Never handle or store fuel containers near an
open flame or any device that may create sparks
and ignite the fuel or fuel vapors.
5.
Store fuel according to local, state, or federal
ordinances and recommendations from your fuel
supplier.
6.
Inspect hydraulic hoses and tubes daily. Look for
wet hoses or oil spots and replace worn or
damaged hoses and tubes before operating the
machine.
7.
Park machine in designated area. Engage parking
brake and remove key. Place key in a secure
location to prevent unauthorized use of equipment.
8.
Check the engine oil and hydraulic oil at the start of
each day, before starting the engine. If the oil level
is low, remove the oil filler cap, and add oil as
required. Do not overfill.
NOTICE
Use of salt water or effluent water has been known to
encourage rust and corrosion of metal parts resulting
in premature deterioration or failure. Damage of this
nature is not covered by the factory warranty.
WARNING
To prevent serious injury from hot, high pressure oil,
never use your hands to check for oil leaks, use paper
or cardboard.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have
sufficient force to penetrate skin. If fluid is injected into
the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few
hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or
gangrene may result.
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