20RTK – 23RTK OPERATOR’S MANUAL 8/31/18 Page 10 of 20
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
1. Always leave trencher parked on a level surface.
WARNING: Do not park on incline. Move the trencher to a level
surface and set the parking brake located behind the left hand track
motor, near decal shown. Move the handle down to engage the brake.
2. Unless loaded on a trailer, lower the boom to the ground.
3. Reduce the ENGINE THROTTLE to idle.
4. Move the IGNITION KEYED SWITCH to the OFF position to stop the engine, and remove the
key.
5. CLOSE THE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE. Failure to close this valve could cause fuel to leak
down into the cylinder & crankcase. Damage resulting from this WOULD NOT be covered by
your engine warranty!
Shut off engine and allow it to cool before refueling.
WARNING: Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in
the area.
Do not touch the engine, muffler, or any of the hydraulic components until
cool.
WARNING: Muffler and engine get hot enough to cause serious
burns. For the safety of yourself and others, allow enough time for
the engine, muffler, and the hydraulic fluid to cool completely before
performing any cleaning or maintenance.
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