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Chapter 4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
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Check the machine each morning before beginning work.
For general maintenance of the machine, follow the Lubri-
cation and Maintenance Chart, on page 6-6.
Check if the tires are worn, cut or not properly inated.1.
Check if the blade, cutting edges and bits are worn or 2.
damaged.
Check circle adjustment.3.
Check for damaged or failed instruments and other 4.
operator’s compartment components.
Check leakage on tandem case.5.
Check any leakage or damage to cooling system hoses.6.
Check engine oil and hydraulic lines and hoses for 7.
leaks.
IT’S ALSO RECOMMENDED TO CHECK
Electrical system Check insulation parts, worn
cables and terminals loose
Bolts Check for loose or missing parts
Hydraulic system Check leakages, twisted hoses,
hoses rubbing against other
components
Lubrication Check all grease points related
on periodic maintenance table
Fill the fuel tank only with the specied fuel. Take 8.
care to avoid entrance of dirt or foreign matter while
lling tank.
WARNING: Extinguish all smoking materials
or open ames before checking and/or lling
the fuel tank.
Check the uid levels of the following:9.
Engine crankcasea.
Engine cooling systemb.
Transmission systemc.
Hydraulic systemd.
Axle housing and rear tandem housings.e.