Checking the Planetary
Fluid Level
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
Fluid Type:
80W-90 Gear Oil, API-GL-5 approved
Capacity:
0.41 L (14 fl oz)
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3.
Remove the plug on the side of the bearing
housing (
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Figure 7
1.
Check plug
2.
Top plug
4.
If no lubricant comes out of the hole, remove the
top plug and add fluid until it comes out of the
hole.
5.
Install the plugs.
Servicing the Cutting
Blades
Blade Safety
A worn or damaged blade can break, and a piece
of the blade could be thrown at you or bystanders,
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
•
Inspect the blades periodically for wear or damage.
•
Use care when checking the blades. Wrap the
blade or wear gloves, and use caution when
servicing the blades. Only replace or sharpen the
blades; never straighten or weld them.
Before Inspecting or Servicing the
Blades
1.
Park the machine on a level surface and
disengage the auxiliary hydraulics.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3.
Disconnect the attachment hydraulic couplers
from the traction unit and connect the couplers
together.
Inspecting the Blades
Service Interval:
Before each use or daily
1.
Inspect the cutting edges (
2.
If the edges are not sharp or have nicks, remove
and sharpen the blade; refer to
.
3.
Inspect the blade.
4.
If you notice any crack or wear, immediately
install a new blade (
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1.
Cutting edge
3.
Crack
2.
Wear
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