Dingo K9-3 Operation & Maintenance Manual
8
Dingo K9-3 Operation & Maintenance Manual
9
Operation -
Pre Start-Up
Pre Start-Up (daily)
Read this manual and the engine manual and
become familiar with the contents of both.
Always check the following before operation:
n Fuel level - ll if necessary
n Engine oil level (refer to engine man-
ual)
n Remove all refuse from the machine
n Check air lter
n Check bushes
n Tyre pressure (22psi & water lled)
n Drive chain condition and tension
n Check radiator uid (diesel only)
n Check for oil leaks
n Check for damage & loose components
n Be sure that the work area is free from
other people and children
n Clean work area of any debris
n Know and mark the location of any
utility lines
n For rst 6 days of operation of new
machine, and rst 6 days of operation
after changing wheels, tighten wheel
nuts daily.
Adding Fuel
Labelling on the fuel tank tells whether a
machine requires petroleum of diesel fuel. For
fuel type and information on suitable additives
refer to Engine Manual as supplied. (NB.
If labelling becomes lost or damaged order
replacements from your Dingo representative)
& t to machine.
1 Position Dingo on level surface, lower the
Dingo arms and turn off the engine (turn ignition
key to off). Remove the key.
2 Clean around the fuel tank cap and remove the
cap. Use a funnel to add fuel as specied above
to the fuel tank, lling until the fuel reaches 60
- 70 mm below the top of the tank. This space
is needed to allow the fuel room to expand. Do
not ll the fuel tank completely full.
3 Replace the fuel cap securely. Clean away any
fuel that may have spilt.
DANGER - Petroleum can be extremely
ammable and highly explosive.
To avoid a re or explosion that may burn yourself,
other, or cause property damage:-
• Use a funnel and ll the fuel tank out doors,
in an open area, when the engine is cold
• Clean up any petrol spills.
• Do not completely ll the fuel tank. Follow
guidelines above.
• Never smoke while handling fuels, and stay
away from an open ame or any place that a
spark may ignite petroleum fumes.
• Store fuels in an approved container, out of
reach from children. Never buy more than a
30 day supply of fuel.
Checking the Engine Oil
Check the engine oil level using the dip stick.
(Refer to your engine manual for details)
Remove Debris from the
Machine
IMPORTANT: Overheating will result if the
engine is operated with a blocked grass screen,
dirty or plugged cooling ns, and/or cooling
shrouds removed.
The hydraulic system will keep cooler if the
machine is free from debris on the hydraulic
tank and ttings.
Park the machine on a at surface, lower the
Dingo arms and turn off the engine.(turn ignition
key to off). Remove the key.
Check air lter pre-cleaner for debris. If required,
wipe away debris before and during each use.
Debris can build up in the engine area. Clean
any debris build-up with a brush or blower be-
fore each use.
IMPORTANT: It is preferable to blow out dirt
than to wash it out. If water is used, keep it away
from electrical system.
To Next Page
Loading...