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BEFORE OPERATING
A
MBIENT TEMPERATURE
PROPER
VISCOSITY
-20
to 20
F (-28.9
to -6.7
C )
105
F (40.6
C) and up
20
to 105
F (-6.7
to 40.6
C )
SAE 30
SAE 40
SAE 10
Note: Do not use multi-viscosity oils.
Figure 4
1. Engine Oil Fill Cap
1
IMPORTANT: Check oil after every 5 hours
operation or daily. Change oil and filter after the first
50 hours, then change both every 100 hours
operation thereafter. Change oil and filter more
frequently when engine is operated in extremely
dusty or dirty conditions.
5.
Insert dipstick into tube and close and latch hood.
CHECK COOLING SYSTEM (DAILY)
The cooling system is filled with a 50/50 solution of
water and permanent ethylene glycol anti-freeze.
Check coolant level at beginning of each day before
starting the engine. Capacity of cooling system is
approximately 3.9 gal (14.7 l).
CAUTION
The best time to check coolant level is
each day before the engine has been
started because coolant system has not
been pressurized. When the engine is hot
and the radiator cap is removed, pressur
ized coolant can escape and cause burns.
If engine coolant is hot, slowly and care
fully remove radiator cap.
1.
Unlatch, raise and prop hood open. Make sure
hood prop is secured in one of the mounting brackets
on hood.
2.
Remove radiator cap (Fig.5). Level of coolant must
be above the radiator core and about 1 in. (25 mm)
below bottom of filler neck.
Figure 5
1. Radiator Cap
1
3.
If coolant level is low, add a 50/50 mixture of water
and ethylene glycol anti-freeze.
DO NOT USE
ALCOHOL/METHANOL BASE COOLANTS OR
WATER ONLY. DO NOT OVERFILL.
4.
Install radiator cap, close and latch the hood.
CHECK HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FLUID
(DAILY)
1.
Fluid level should be checked daily through sight
glass at rear of hydraulic reservoir (Fig. 6). When oil is
cold, level will be slightly below center, but should be in
the middle of the sight glass when the oil is warm.
Figure 6
1. Hydraulic Oil Level Sight Glass
2. Reservoir Fill Cap
2.
If oil level is low, add hydraulic oil to the reservoir
(Fig. 6); refer to Machine Fluid Recommendations,
page 8.
