Contents
Introduction...........................................................3
Safety.....................................................................5
SafetyAlertSymbol.........................................5
SafeOperatingPractices..................................5
SafetyandInstructionalDecals.......................9
Specications........................................................13
ModelNumbers.............................................13
Systems..........................................................13
Dimensions....................................................13
TorqueRequirements.....................................13
Setup.....................................................................14
SetuptheHandle............................................14
ProductOverview.................................................14
Operation..............................................................15
Controls.........................................................15
Pre-Start.........................................................16
OperatingInstructions...................................16
OperatingTips...............................................19
Transporting..................................................20
Maintenance..........................................................21
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)............21
PeriodicMaintenance........................................22
CheckEngineOilLevel..................................22
ChecktheBlades............................................22
CheckforLooseHardware.............................23
ServiceAirCleaner.........................................23
ChangeEngineOil.........................................23
CheckConditionOfBelts...............................24
LubricateGreaseFittings................................24
CheckSparkPlugs..........................................24
ChangeHydraulicTransmissionFiltersand
Fluid..........................................................25
CheckSparkArrester(ifequipped)..................25
ChecktheSeedGate.......................................25
ThreadLockingAdhesives..............................25
Adjustments......................................................26
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive......................26
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDriveBelt
Tension......................................................27
AdjustingtheSeedGateClosed
Position......................................................27
Cleaning............................................................28
CleanEngineandExhaustSystem
Area...........................................................28
CleanDebrisBuild-UpUnderUnit.................28
CleaningUndertheBeltCover.......................29
CleaningtheSeedGate...................................29
WasteDisposal...............................................29
Troubleshooting....................................................30
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