WARNING
The bed must be raised to perform some routine maintenance.
A raised bed can fall and injure persons that are underneath it.
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Always use the prop rod to hold the bed up before working under it.
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Remove any load material from the bed before working under it.
CAUTION
If you leave the key in the On/Off switch, someone could accidently start the machine and seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the On/Off switch and disconnect a battery cable before you do any maintenance.
Premaintenance
Procedures
Maintaining the Machine under
Special Operating Conditions
If the machine is subjected to any of the conditions listed
below, maintenance should be performed twice as frequently.
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Desert operation
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Cold climate operation—below 10° C (50° F)
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Trailer towing
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After extended operation in mud, sand, water, or similar
dirty conditions, have your brakes inspected and cleaned
as soon as possible. This will prevent any abrasive
material from causing excessive wear.
Preparing to Maintain the
Machine
1.
Park the machine on a level surface.
2.
Set the parking brake, rotate the On/Off switch to the
Off position, and remove the key.
Lifting the Machine
DANGER
The machine may be unstable when using a jack. It
could slip off the jack, injuring anyone beneath it.
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Do not run the motor while the machine is on a
jack.
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Always remove the key from the On/Off switch
before getting off of the machine.
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Block the tires when the machine is supported
by lifting equipment.
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Use jack stands to support the machine once
you have lifted the it.
Important:
Whenever the machine is run for routine
maintenance and/or motor diagnostics, the rear wheels
of the machine should be 25 mm (1 inch) off the ground
with the rear axle supported on jack stands.
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The lifting point at the front of the machine is on the
front of the frame behind the towing tongue (
).
Figure 25
1.
Front jacking point
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The lifting point at the rear of the machine is under the
axle tubes (
Figure 26
1.
Rear jacking points
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