CHECKING WATERTANK
1.Check the water tank to see if filled. Add water if necessary. The water tank has a capacity of approximately 6gallons (23 liters) (Figure 14).
Figure 14. Water Tank Check
CAUTION
Be careful not to confuse the water tank with the oil tank.
MDR-9D — INSPECTION/START-UP
POSITIONINGTHE HANDLE BAR
1.Release the handle bar release pin (Figure 15) and position the handle bar to the lowered position before starting operation.
2.When machine is not in use, release the handle bar release pin and position the handle bar to the upright position.
Handle Bar
Release Pin
Figure 15. Handle Bar Positioning
INITIAL STARTUP (Crank Handle Start)
CHECKING LEVERS
1.Check travel and vibrator levers to make sure they are functioning properly (Figure 6).
2.With travel lever placed in reverse, push the deadman device and verify that the travel lever returns to neutral position.The travel lever stays in neutral position once the deadman device is released.
CHECKING SCRAPER BAR
1.Check scraper barand make sure that they are not clogged with mud, bent or damaged (Figure 6).
2.Adjust clearance between drums and scrapers as necessary.
CHECKING BOLTS, NUTS, AND SCREWS
1.Check bolts, nuts, and screws on various parts of the machine, including the engine, for proper tightness.
1.Set the Speed Control Lever (Figure 16 to a position half way between start and stop.
Selecting a lower engine
NOTEspeed will reduce smoke when starting.
Figure 16. Speed Control Lever
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