STX-SERIES — PRE-INSPECTION
PRE-INSPECTION
The following sections are intended to assist the operator with pre-
NOTE inspection and the initial
in the field. DO NOT use your
CAUTION
Failure to understand the operation of the
See Figures 2 and 3 (Pages 13 and 14) for the location of controls and indicators referenced in this manual.
Engine Oil
1.Pull the engine oil dipstick from its holder.
2.Determine if engine oil is low (Figure 4), add correct amount of engine oil to bring oil level to a normal safe level.
(FILL TO OVERFLOW WITH HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COOL)
Figure 5. Hydraulic Oil Sight Glass
CAUTION
Hydraulic oil can get HOT!
ALWAYS allow hydraulic oil to cool before removing fill cap.
CAUTION
Removal of the fill cap when oil fills the sight glass will cause hydraulic oil to spill. Clean up hydraulic oil spills immediately.
Fuel
Determine if the engine fuel is low (Figure 6). If fuel level is low, remove the fuel filler cap and fill with diesel fuel. Handle fuel safely. Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel the
Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick | Figure 6. Fuel Gauge |
Hydraulic Oil | CAUTION |
Determine if the hydraulic oil is low by observing the level of oil | |
in the hydraulic Oil Sight Glass (Figure 5). The hydraulic tank |
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has an elevated overflow bottle. DO NOT remove the fill cap |
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when the oil is hot or spillage will occur. |
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NEVER store the
