MAINTENANCE
MAVERICK 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-11
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MAINTENANCE

Start up Procedure

1. Read all safety instructions. Decals on the Machete Boom warn you of particular and multiple hazards.
Many decals are attached close to part of the Machete Boom where there is a possible hazard. Read
and make sure you u nd erstand the safe ty me ssa ges befor e you operate the Machete Boom. Keep all
decals clean and reada ble. Replace lost or damaged decals.
2. Before operating, read all the safety and operating instructions in the Operators Manual for bo th the
tractor and mower.
3. When the hydraulic tank has been filled and the mower unit properly assembled, the unit should be
starte d up. NOTE: Make sure that no materials, tools, or jacks, have been lef t under the mower head.
Make sure the front and rear of the mower are properly guarded to prevent any foreign objects from
being thrown by the mower. All other workers should be kept a safe distance from the unit before the
mower is star ted.
4. Start the tractor and idle at a slow engine speed until oil is being pumped.
5. Engage the Cutter Control Valve at low engine PT O Speed and run the mower slowly for a sho rt period
until all air is removed from the hoses. Keep all persons WELL CLEAR of mower since Blades can
THROW OBJECTS with great velocity for a considerable distance! KEEP CLEAR!
6. With the area clear of any gr ound and overhead obstr uctions, work each cylinder on the boom one at a
time, several times, to expel any air in the Hoses and Cylinders.
7. Run the Mower He ad for 5 minutes. While the tractor is idling, blocked, wearing protective clothing and
eye protection, CAREFULLY check for leaking hy dr au lic fittin g s, ho se s an d po rts at this point with a
piece of cardboard, DO NOT USE YOUR HAND! If any are found stop the tr actor immediat ely and cor-
rect any leaky connections.
8. Check the fluid level in the Hydraulic Tank on the Tractor, and add oil if req uired. As the air has been
forced out of the Cylinder s and Hoses, it goes into th e Hydraulic Tank and redu ces the oil level. Check
your Tractors Operators Manual for the proper level and type of oil to be used.