Checking the engine oil level, Safety checks

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Never completely fill the petrol tank. Leave an empty space (= at least the entire filler tube plus 1

-2 cm at the top of the tank) to allow the petrol to expand when it warms up without overflowing. See fig. 18.

7.2 Checking the engine oil level

On delivery, the crankcase is filled with SAE 10W- 30 oil.

Check the oil level every time before using to ensure it is correct. The machine should be standing on level ground.

Wipe clean around the oil dipstick. Un- screw and pull it up. Wipe off the dipstick. Slide it down completely and tighten it.

Then unscrew it and pull it up again. Read off the oil level. Top up with oil to the “FULL” mark, if the level comes below it. See fig. 19.

The oil level must never exceed the “FULL” mark. This results in the engine overheating. If the oil level exceeds the “FULL” mark, the oil must be drained until the correct level is achieved.

7.3 Checking transmission oil level

Check the oil level every time before using to ensure it is correct. The machine should be standing on level ground.

Read off the oil level in the reservoir (20:R). It should be between the MAX and MIN marks. If necessary, top up with more oil.

Type of oil:

	Oil type
4WD	Synthetic oil 5W-50
HST	SAE 10W-30 (20W-50)

7.4Safety checks

Check that the results of the safety checks below are achieved when testing the machine in question.

The safety checks must always be car- ried out every time before use.

If any of the results below is not achieved, the machine must not be used! Take the machine to a service workshop for repair.

7.4.1 General safety check

Object	Result
Fuel lines and con-	No leaks.
nections.
Electrical cables.	All insulation intact.
	No mechanical damage.
Exhaust system.	No leaks at connections.
	All screws tightened.
Oil lines	No leaks. No damage.
Drive the machine	The machine will stop.
forwards/back-
wards and release
the driving-service
brake pedal.
Test driving	No abnormal vibrations.
	No abnormal sound.

7.4.2 Electrical safety check

The operation of the safety system should always be checked every time before use.

Status	Action	Result
The clutch-brake	Attempt to start.	The engine
pedal not		must not
depressed.		start.
Power take-off not
activated.
Engine running.	The operator	The power
Power take-off	leaves the seat.	take-off
activated.		must disen-
		gage.
Engine running.	Remove the fuse.	The engine
	See 20:S.	must stop.

7.5Start

1.Open the fuel cock. See (21:U).

2.Check that the spark plug cable(s) is/are in- stalled on the spark plug(s).

3.Check to make sure that the power take-off is disengaged.

4.Do not keep your foot on the drive pedal.

5.Starting cold engine – put the throttle control in the choke position.

Starting warm engine – put the throttle control at full throttle (approx. 2 cm behind the choke position).

6.Depress the clutch-brake pedal fully.

7.Turn the ignition key and start the engine.

8Once the engine has started, move the throttle control gradually to full throttle (approx. 2 cm behind the choke position) if the choke has been used.