Operation
Important: Do Not use kerosene or gasoline instead of diesel fuel. Failure to observe this caution will damage the engine.
Do Not overfill fuel tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. The empty space in the tank allows the fuel to expand. Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emission system.
If possible, fill the fuel tank after each use. This will minimize possible buildup of condensation inside the fuel tank.
Biodiesel Ready
This machine can also use a biodiesel blended fuel of up to B20 (20% biodiesel, 80% petrodiesel). The petrodiesel portion should be low or ultra low sulfur.
Observe the following precautions:
•The biodiesel portion of the fuel meets specification ASTM D6751 or EN14214.
•The blended fuel composition should meet ASTM D975 or EN590.
•Painted surfaces may be damaged by biodiesel blends.
•Use B5 (biodiesel content of 5%) or lesser blend in cold weather.
•Monitor seals, hoses, gaskets in contact with fuel as they may degrade over time.
•Fuel filter plugging maybe expected for a time after converting to biodiesel blends.
•Contact your distributor if you wish for more information on biodiesel.
Operating Instructions
Raise the Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
Important: Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary.
1.Remove the hairpin cotter pins and remove the two roll bar pins (Figure 6).
2.Raise the roll bar to the upright position and install the two pins and secure them with the hairpin cotter pins (Figure 6).
Important: Always use the seat belt with the roll bar in the raised position. Ensure that the
rear part of the seat is secured with the seat latch.
Figure 6
1. | Roll bar | 3. | Pin |
2. | Raised position | 4. | Hairpin cotter pin |
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Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Turn the valve to the LH or RH tank.
Starting the Engine
1.Move the motion control levers out to the neutral lock position.
2.Pull up and back on the parking brake lever to engage the parking brake.
3.Push down on the PTO switch to the “disengage” position.
Note: It is not necessary for the operator to be in the seat to start the engine.
4.Place the throttle midway between the “SLOW” and “FAST” positions.
5.On a warm engine, place the throttle in the “SLOW” position.
6.On a cold engine, (below 14°F
Note: Do Not use fuel left over from summer.
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