Dingo K9-3 Operation & Maintenance Manual
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11 Remove protective plugs from the hydraulic
couplers on the Dingo. Connect plugs together
to prevent contamination during operation.
12 Slide collar back on hydraulic coupler and
connect attachment couplers to machine cou-
plers. There will be two connections to make.
13 Conrm that connection is secure by pulling
on the hoses.
Disconnecting
1 Lower attachment to the ground or onto a
trailer.
2 Turn the ignition key OFF to stop the en-
gine.
3 Move the auxiliary hydraulics lever forward,
backward and back to neutral position to relieve
hydraulic pressure at the hydraulic couplers.
4 Slide collar back on the hydraulic coupler and
disconnect attachment couplers from machine
couplers. (Note: if this is difcult return to step
3 and repeat).
5 IMPORTANT: Connect attachment hoses
together to prevent contamination during stor-
age.
6 Install protective covers onto Dingoes hy-
draulic couplers.
7 Disengage the attachment lock pins by turning
them to the outside.
8 Start engine, tilt the mount plate forward and
back machine away from the attachment.
Transporting
and Securing
IMPORTANT: Do no operate or drive Dingo
on roadways.
IMPORTANT: When transporting Dingo on
trailer, always use the following procedure.
1. Never load or unload the Dingo on the
trailer unless the trailer is attached to the
vehicle.
2. Always climb the ramps with the heavy
end of the machine up hill. E.g. With heavy
attachments like the trencher or backhoe
attached to the Dingo, climb the ramps in
Maintenance
It is essential to maintain the engine as detailed
in the engine manual. Service recommendations
will vary depending on your engine type, refer
to your engine manual for this information.
Any information relating to the engine in the
following table is intended as a guide only.
Refer to the Pre Start Up section for mainte-
nance that should be completed before starting
the Dingo (each and every time).
the forward direction. With no attachment
on the Dingo, climb the ramps in the reverse
direction.
3. The bucket, post hole digger and leveller
attachment should always be positioned in
their designated positions on the trailer. This
will help ensure that the weight is distributed
correctly on the trailer.
4. Ensure the load is positioned so that there
is more weight forward of the trailer axle than
behind the axle. Too much weight behind
the axle may cause the rear of the vehicle to
become too light.
5. Once in position on the trailer lower the
Dingo arms
6. Turn the key to Off to stop the engine.
7. Secure the machine to the trailer with
chains or straps using the tie down points on
the Dingo arms.
8. When towed by a vehicle not tted with
an electric trailer brake controller, engage the
manual breaking system by lifting the manual
override stopper on the tow coupling (single
axle trailer only).
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