Check Before Operating
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Filling the Fuel Tanks
1. Park the traction unit on a level surface, lower
the loader arms, and stop the engine.
2. Remove the key and allow the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the fuel tank caps and remove
them.
4. Use a funnel and add unleaded regular gasoline
to each fuel tank, until the level is 1/4 to 1/2 inch
(6 mm to 13 mm) below the bottom of each filler
neck.
IMPORTANT: This space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand. Do not fill the fuel tank
completely full.
5. Install the fuel tank caps securely. Wipe up any
gasoline that may have spilled.
Checking
the Oil Level
1. Park the traction unit on a level surface, lower
the loader arms, and stop the engine.
2. Remove the key and allow the engine to cool.
3. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 7).
4. Pull out the dipstick and wipe the metal end
clean (Fig. 7).
5. Slide the dipstick fully into the dipstick tube
(Fig. 7).
6. Pull the dipstick out and look at the metal end.
7. If the oil level is low, clean around the oil filler
cap and remove the cap (Fig. 7).
8. Slowly pour only enough oil into the valve cover
to raise the level to the F (full) mark.
IMPORTANT: If you overfill the crankcase
with oil, the excess oil will damage the engine.
9. Replace the filler cap and dipstick.
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Figure 7
1. Oil
dipstick
2.
Filler cap
3. V
alve cover
4.
Metal end
Removing
Debris from the
T
raction Unit
IMPORTANT: Operating the engine with a
blocked grass scr
een, dirty or plugged cooling
fins, and/or cooling shrouds removed, will
result in engine damage from overheating.
1. Park the traction unit on a level surface, raise the
loader arms, and install the cylinder locks; refer
to Using the Cylinder Locks, page 22.
2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
3. Remove the hood; refer to Removing the Hood,
page 26.
4. Clean any debris from the grill before each use
and/or during use, if required.
5. Wipe away debris from the air cleaner before
each use and/or during use, if required.
6. Clean any debris build–up on the engine with a
brush or blower before each use.
IMPORTANT: It is preferable to blow dirt
out, rather than washing it out. If water is
used, keep it away from electrical items and
hydraulic valves. Do not use a high-pressure
washer. High-pressure washing can damage
the electrical system and hydraulic valves or
deplete grease.