Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
SafeOperatingPractices..................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................9
Specications........................................................12
ModelNumbers.............................................12
Systems..........................................................12
Dimensions....................................................13
TorqueRequirements.....................................13
Setup.....................................................................14
UnfoldingtheHandle.....................................14
ProductOverview.................................................14
Operation..............................................................15
Controls.........................................................15
Pre-Start.........................................................15
OperatingInstructions...................................16
Transporting..................................................18
Maintenance..........................................................19
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............19
PeriodicMaintenance........................................20
CheckEngineOilLevel..................................20
CheckTines...................................................20
CheckforLooseHardware.............................20
ServiceAirCleaner.........................................20
ChangeEngineOil.........................................20
CheckTirePressures......................................21
CheckConditionandTensionOf
TransmissionDriveBelt.............................21
CheckConditionOfTineDrive
Chains........................................................21
CheckConditionOfFrontDrive
Chains........................................................21
CheckConditionOfSprockets.......................21
LubricateTineDriveChains...........................21
LubricateFrontDriveChains.........................21
LubricateGreaseFittings................................22
CheckSparkPlugs..........................................22
EmptyingtheFuelTankandCleaningthe
FuelFilter...................................................22
ChangeHydraulicTransmissionFluid.............23
CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................24
ThreadLockingAdhesives..............................25
Adjustments......................................................25
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive......................25
AdjustingtheTransmissionDriveBelt
Tension......................................................26
AdjustingtheTineDriveChain.......................26
AdjustingtheCoringDepth............................26
AdjustingtheTineGroundEngagement
Lever..........................................................27
Cleaning............................................................28
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area...........................................................28
CleanDebrisFromMachine...........................28
WasteDisposal...............................................28
Troubleshooting....................................................29
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