Maintenance
Cleaning
Clean Engine Cooling System
Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May be required more often in dry or dirty conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessive debris around the engine cooling air intake and inside of the pump drive belt compartment and damaged or missing rubber baffles can cause the engine and hydraulic system to overheat which can create a fire hazard.
•Clean all debris from inside of pump drive belt compartment daily.
•Clean debris from radiator screen and core daily.
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Clean all debris from inside of pump drive belt compartment.
3.Wipe debris from screen in engine cover.
4.Rotate engine cover forward and wipe debris from radiator core as required.
5.Clean debris from radiator fins with compressed air.
Important: If debris or air can not be blown through the radiator, see Cleaning of the Radiator section.
6.Inspect seals in engine cover and replace if necessary.
Clean Engine and Exhaust System Area
Service Interval: Before each use or daily (May be required more often in dry or dirty conditions.)
CAUTION
Excessive debris around engine and exhaust system area can cause engine, exhaust area, and hydraulic system to overheat which can create a fire hazard.
Clean all debris from engine and exhaust system area.
1.Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Remove air deflector panel from behind seat.
3.Clean around flywheel, cylinder head, injectors, and injector pump.
4.Clean all debris from the exhaust system area.
5.Wipe up any excessive grease or oil around the engine and exhaust area.
6.Reinstall the air deflector panel.
Important: Do Not use water to clean engine. Use low pressure compressed air. See Engine Owner’s Manual.
Clean the Radiator
Service Interval: Every 50 hours (May be required more often in dry or dirty conditions.)
1.Stop engine, wait for all rotating parts to stop and remove key. Engage parking brake.
2.Allow engine to cool.
3.Rotate seat and engine cover forward.
4.While holding fan up, remove the four screws attaching the fan to the shroud. Disconnect and remove the fan.
5.Using compressed air, blow out debris stuck between the fins of the entire radiator, both from the top down and from the bottom up.
6.If debris remains, it may be necessary to use water from a low pressure hose. If the radiator is clean, proceed to step 8.
7.Cover the engine with a piece of cardboard, or a plastic sheet. Squirt water down through the fins. Blow through with low pressure air from both directions. If debris remains, repeat until clean.
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9.Start the engine to ensure the fan is functioning properly.
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