OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
21 AU104488 C6B
BOOSTER BATTERY CONNECTIONS
Make sure the person making the connections is wearing
face protection.
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1. Make sure the jumper battery is 12 volts.
2. If using another machine for power, make sure the
two machines DO NOT touch.
3. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive
(+) battery terminal (1).
4. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable to a good
frame ground away from the batteries.
5. Start the engine.
6. Disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable first and the
positive (+) jumper cable last.
PARKING AND STOPPING THE
ENGINE
1.When the work day is finished, make sure the
machine is parked on level ground. The machine must
be on level ground before you do scheduled
maintenance.
IMPORTANT:
If you must temporarily park the machine
on a slope or incline, position the machine at right angle
to the slope.
2. Support or lower all attachments to the ground.
3. Set all operating controls to the NEUTRAL or OFF
position.
4. Move the engine throttle lever towards the SLOW
position to decrease the engine speed to idle. Allow
the engine to reach operating temperature before
stopping. Run the engine at low idle speed for two
minutes or more, if the engine has been working at
full load. This procedure will cool the engine parts
evenly.
5. Turn the key switch to the OFF position to stop the
engine. Remove the key.
HYDROSTATIC BRAKES
This machine is equipped with hydrostatic braking with
spring applied hydraulic release parking brakes. When you
move the ground drive joystick control to the neutral
position, the machine will stop. If there is no charge
pressure, the brakes are automatically applied. Braking is
automatically applied whenever the engine is turned off.
If your machine is disabled, do not move the machine if it
will not run, further damage will result. If possible, repair
a disabled machine at the job location.
If the machine must be moved, lift it onto a suitable
trailer for transporting.
MACHINE OPERATION
WARNING:
Batteries contain acid and
explosive gas. Explosion can result from sparks,
flames or wrong cable connections. To connect
the jumper cables correctly to the battery of this
machine, see the correct method shown on this
page. Failure to follow these instructions can
cause serious injury or death.
WARNING:
Always wear face protection
when making battery connections.
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WARNING:
Before each period of operation,
check the machine for correct operation of the
steering, brakes, hydraulic controls, instruments,
and safety equipment. Check the NEUTRAL
position of the Joystick Lever. A machine that runs
correctly can prevent accidents. Make all
necessary repairs or adjustments before you
operate the machine.
WARNING:
DO NOT operate the machine while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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