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3. Disengage the quick attach pins by turning them to the
outside.
4. If the attachment uses hydraulics, move the auxiliary
hydraulics lever forward, backward, and back to
neutral to relieve pressure at the hydraulic couplers.
5. If the attachment uses hydraulics, slide the collar back
on the hydraulic couplers and disconnect them.
Important Connect the attachment hoses together to
prevent hydraulic system contamination during storage.
6. Install the protective covers onto the hydraulic
couplers on the traction unit.
7. Start the engine, tilt the mount plate forward, and back
the traction unit away from the attachment.
Securing the Traction Unit for
Transport
When transporting the traction unit on a trailer, always use
the following procedure:
Important Do not operate or drive the traction unit on
roadways.
1. Lower the loader arms.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Secure the traction unit to the trailer with chains or
straps using the operator platform support openings to
secure the rear of the traction unit and the loader
arms/mount plate to secure the front of the traction
unit.
Maintenance
Note: Determine the left and right side of the machine from the normal operating position.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Service
Interval
Maintenance Procedure
8 hours
• Grease the traction unit
• Check engine oil level
• Check for loose fasteners
• Check tire pressure (20 psi)
25 hours
• Clean the foam element of the air filter
1
• Check hydraulic oil level
• Inspect hydraulic lines for leaks
50 hours • Lubricate the traction drive chains and check their tension
100 hours
• Replace the paper air filter
1
• Change engine oil
1,
2
• Check battery electrolyte level
• Check wheel lug nut torque (50 ft-lbs)
3
• Check battery cable connections
200 hours
• Change engine oil filter (every other oil change)
1,
4
• Check engine speed (1200–1600 rpm idle and 3600 full throttle, ± 75)
• Check spark plugs
400 hours
• Change hydraulic filter
1,
3,
5
• Inspect fuel lines for leaks
Yearly/Storage
• Change hydraulic oil
1,
6
• Replace the fuel filter
1
• Touch up chipped paint
1
More often in dusty, dirty conditions.
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