SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
The engine is located behind the operator seat.
FUEL TANK
The fuel tank filler cap is located on the
WARNING: Never fill the fuel tank indoors, with engine running or while engine is hot. Do not smoke when filling fuel tank. Do not fill closer than 1/2” from the top of the fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow for fuel expansion.
CHECKING HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL
Check the oil level of hydraulic units only when the:
• Engine is off (not running).
Practice the following maintenance schedule when checking hydraulic oil:
If: | Check oil: |
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Initial | Before each use and after every |
operation) | hour of operation |
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Normal operation | 50 hours |
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1.Flip seat up. (See Figure 16)
2.Clean the area around the hydraulic oil dipstick to prevent debris from entering the crankcase.
3.Wipe clean and fully insert the fill plug/dipstick (screw in).
4.Remove the hydraulic fill plug/dipstick and read the level:
If hydraulic oil level is: | Then: |
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Inside operating range | Do nothing. |
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Below operating range | Add hydraulic oil before operating. |
| Check for leaks. |
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Above operating range | Drain excess oil before operating. |
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5. Reinstall the dipstick completely into the fill tube.
Hydraulic Fill Point |
Hydraulic Fill Plug/ |
Dipstick |
Operating |
Range |
Figure 16
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