Maintenance
Maintenance
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Maintenance Safety
WARNING
While maintenance or adjustments are being
made, someone could start the engine.
Accidental starting of the engine could seriously
injure you or other bystanders.
Remove the key from the ignition switch, engage
parking brake, and pull the wire(s) off the spark
plug(s) before you do any maintenance. Also
push the wire(s) aside so it does not accidentally
contact the spark plug(s).
WARNING
The engine can become very hot. Touching a hot
engine can cause severe burns.
Allow the engine to cool completely before
service or making repairs around the engine area.
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Park machine on level ground. Raise the tines,
close the spreader gate, set the parking brake, stop
engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug
wire. Wait for all movement to stop and allow
the machine to cool before adjusting, cleaning or
repairing. Never allow untrained personnel to
service machine.
•
Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire
before making any repairs. Disconnect the
negative terminal first and the positive last.
Reconnect positive first and negative last.
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Empty the hopper before tilting the machine for
maintenance and before storing.
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Keep the machine, guards, shields and all
safety devices in place and in safe working
condition. Frequently check for worn or
deteriorating components and replace them with
the manufacturer’s recommended parts when
necessary.
WARNING
Removal or modification of original
equipment, parts and/or accessories may
alter the warranty, controllability, and safety
of the machine. Unauthorized modifications
to the original equipment or failure to use
original Z Turf Equipment parts could lead
to serious injury or death. Unauthorized
changes to the machine, engine, fuel or
venting system, may violate applicable safety
standards such as: ANSI, OSHA and NFPA
and/or government regulations such as EPA
and CARB.
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure
can penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid
accidentally injected into the skin 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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If equipped, make sure all hydraulic fluid
hoses and lines are in good condition and
all hydraulic connections and fittings are
tight before applying pressure to hydraulic
system.
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Keep body and hands away from pinhole
leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure
hydraulic fluid.
•
Use cardboard or paper, not your hands,
to find hydraulic leaks.
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Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic
system by placing the motion control
levers in neutral and shutting off the
engine before performing any work on the
hydraulic system.
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Use care when checking and servicing tines. Wrap
the tine(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when
servicing them. Only replace damaged tines.
Never straighten or weld them.
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Use jack stands to support the machine and/or
components when required.
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