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Securely fasten the machine to the trailer with straps, chains, cables, or ropes.
Do not rely solely on the parking brake to hold the machine on the trailer.
Be sure that the trailer has all necessary lighting and marking as required by law
and use a safety chain.
4. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ While maintenance or adjustments are being made,
someone could start the engine.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Accidental starting of the engine could seriously injure
you or other bystanders.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Remove the key from the ignition switch and pull the
wire(s) off the spark plug(s) before you do any
maintenance. Also push the wire(s) aside so it does
not accidentally contact the spark plug(s).
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ The engine can become very hot.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Touching a hot engine can cause severe burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Allow the engine to cool completely before service or
making repairs around the engine area.
4.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
4.1.1 Check engine oil level
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Service Interval: See Engine Owner's Manual
a) Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop and make sure unit is on a
level surface.
b) Check with engine cool.
c) Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert the
dipstick. DO NOT screw into place. Remove dipstick and check oil level.
d) If the oil level is low, add oil as specified in the Engine Owner’s Manual to bring
the oil level up to the “FULL” mark on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with oil level below the “LOW”
(or “ADD”) mark or over the “FULL” mark.
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