Dingo K9-2 Operation & Maintenance Manual
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Ensure that the Dingo is outdoors, in an
open area, when the engine is cold.
• Clean up any petrol spills.• Do not com
-
pletely fill the fuel tank.
Follow guidelines above.
• Never smoke while handling fuels, and
stay away from an open flame 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
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 fins,
and/
or cooling shrouds removed.
The hydraulic system will keep cooler if the
machine is free from debris on the hydraulic
tank and fittings, and hydraulic cooler.
Park the machine on a flat surface, lower
the Dingo arms and turn off the engine.
Remove the key.
Check air filter 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 before each use.
IMPORTANT:
It is preferable to blow out
dirt than to wash it out. Do not put water
directly onto the electrical system or ignition
system.
IMPORTANT:
Do not high pressure wash.
High pressure washing can damage the
electrical system.
Tyres and Traction
WARNING Dingo Tyres should be filled
with water.
Failure to do so will affect weight distribution,
and can drastically reduce the stability and
carrying capacity of the machine.
Use of incorrect tyre pressure will also
reduce the stability and carrying capacity of
the Dingo. The correct tyre pressure is
usually between
25 to 35 PSI.
Various types
of equipment are available for filling tyres
with water. Filling equipment can also be
purchased from Dingo Mini Diggers. You
should also be aware that the tyres fitted
to your machine may not be the most suit-
able for all work environments and there is
a range of traction equipment to suit every
application.For more information on our
range of traction products, please speak to
your nearest Dingo Representative.
Operating Instructions
Read all the safety instructions and the pre
start up section of this manual and the
engine manual before operating the
Dingo.
Caution
- Do not operate any of the control
levers (including auxiliary lever) unless you
are standing with both feet on the platform
and firmly holding the grip handles.
IMPORTANT! (The K9-2 comes standard
with a spring detent in the Auxiliary lever
for safety. If a three position detent is fitted
- never leave the operators platform with
detent engaged.)
Ensure the auxiliary hydraulic lever is
in the centre position before attempting
to start engine
. The most common cause
of ‘hard to start/engine, will not turn over
fast enough, battery does not have enough
power’ type starting problems is that the
auxiliary lever has been left on or knocked
into gear and the engine is trying to start
under load.
