17 AU103168 C7B
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ENGINE OPERATION
Before Starting The Engine
Walk-Around Inspection
Do the following items each day before you start the
engine.
1. Check for leaks under the machine. Repair leaks as
necessary.
2. Check the tracks for wear and debris. Clean the tracks
as necessary.
3. Check the machine for debris, especially around the
engine area. Make sure this area is clean so engine
cools properly.
4. Clean or replace any safety or instructional decal that
cannot be read.
5. Clean the operators area and remove any loose items.
6. Check the machine for broken, damaged, loose or
missing parts. Replace, tighten or adjust as required
before you operate the machine.
7. See the Maintenance Chart in this manual and do all
the 10 hour items.
NOTE:
If this is a new machine or a machine with a
rebuilt engine, see Run-In procedure.
Run-In Procedure For a New Machine
During the first 20 hours of operation for a new machine
or a machine with a rebuilt engine, the following
procedure should be followed:
1. Before putting the machine to work, run the engine at
half throttle for one-half hour without a load.
2. Gradually increase engine RPMs and add light load to
the engine.
3. Check the oil level every hour for the first five (5)
hours.
4. Keep the engine at normal operating temperatures.
5. Do not run the engine at low idle speeds for long
periods of time.
6. Before shutting engine off, allow engine to run at idle
without load for a few minutes. This will permit the
engine parts to cool evenly.
7. After the first five (5) hours of operation, inspect all
areas of the machine for leaks or unusual component
wear.
8. Operate the machine with normal loads for the first
eight (8) hours.
9. See After Delivery Check in the back of this manual.
Have your dealer do the after delivery check.
RUN-IN MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following items are to be done during the Run-In
Period and are in addition to the items listed above as well
as those listed in the Lubrication/Maintenance Chart.
AFTER FIRST 5 HOURS OF OPERATION
Change the engine oil and filter after the first five hours of
operation. See Changing Engine Oil in this manual.
AFTER FIRST 50 HOURS OF OPERATION
Have your dealer do the After Delivery Check. See After
Delivery Check in this manual.
OPERATING IN HOT WEATHER
Extreme conditions, hot or cold, place unusual demands
on equipment. The owner or operator can minimize
temperature related problems on equipment by following
these general recommendations.
Your TF300B has an air-cooled gasoline powered engine.
Air-cooled engines run hotter than standard automotive
engines. The following precautions must be followed
when operating in hot ambient temperature.
1. Clean all dirt and debris from the oil cooler and
engine area to make sure there is proper air flow to
cool the engine. Wipe debris from air inlets in the
hood side panels.
2. Use lubricants of the correct viscosity. See the
Recommendation Chart in this manual.
3. Check the air cleaner more frequently during extreme
dust conditions.
4. Use the correct engine speed and transmission range
for your operating conditions. Run the engine at high
idle. Do not overload or lug down the engine. Allow
the engine to take a cooling breath every once in a
while.
WARNING
: Before starting engine, study
operator’s manual safety messages. Read all
safety signs on machine. Clear the area of other
persons. Learn and practice safe use of controls
before operating. It is your responsibility to
understand and follow manufacturer’s
instructions on machine operation, service, and
to observe pertinent laws and regulations.
Operators and service manuals can be obtained
from your equipment dealer.
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