Morbark RAYCO 1800 AWL, Operator, Service, Maintenance Manual

1800 AWL Operation · Service · Maintenance Manual

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Operation

Stopping The Machine

1. When stopping the machine after normal operation, 

lower the engine speed to SLOW, and cycle each of 

the hydraulic controls slowly for about 30 seconds each 

to help the hydraulic com po nents to cool slowly.

2.  Be sure to completely stop the action of the attachment 

used if applicable. (i.e: cutter wheel, tiller, mower, brush 

sweeper)

4.  Reduce the engine speed to IDLE.
5.  Turn the engine start switch to the OFF position to stop 

the engine. Remove the engine start key.

Parking The Machine

Park on a level surface if possible. If it is necessary to park on 
a grade, block the wheel securely and set the parking brake. 
Do not park sideways on a hill, side-sliding could occur.

Machine Storage

Preparing for Storage

Store the machine in a dry protected place. If the machine 
must be stored outside, cover it with a waterproof canvas 
or other material.
Clean all grease, dirt, mud and other foreign matter from the 
machine. Wash the machine. Start and operate machine to 
help rid it of puddled or excess water. To inhibit rusting, paint 
all exposed surfaces.
All exposed hydraulic cylinder rods should be coated with 
Valvoline Tectyl 506 oil or equivalent. Rusty or pitted cylinder 
rods will dam age O-Rings and cause leakage.
Lubricate all parts that have grease fittings, as outlined in the 
“Maintenance Intervals” section of the Maintenance manual, 
to prevent rust.
Store the battery inside where temperatures do not drop 
below 32° F. Place the battery on wood, not on a concrete 
floor or steel table. Always keep the battery fully charged. 
DO NOT store where an open flame or sparks might occur.
Check your machine for any worn or broken parts at this 
time. By ordering replacement parts now, you can avoid 
unnecessary delays when you remove the machine from 
storage.

1. Store the machine in a flat place and remove the key 

from the engine.

2.  Do not store the machine in a place that has flammable 

material such as dry grass or straw.

3.  When covering the engine for storage, allow the engine 

and muffler to cool off completely.

4.   Operate the engine after checking and repairing damaged 

wirings or pipes, and clearing flammable materials that 

may have accumulated while in storage (such as debris 

brought in by mice).

Removal from Storage

•  Remove all coverings. Wipe excess oil from hy drau lic 

cylinder rods.

•  Lubricate machine entirely, as instructed in the 

“Maintenance Intervals” section of this manual.

•  Check the hydraulic hoses and fuel lines for deterioration, 

and replace as necessary. 

•  Tighten all nuts, bolts and hydraulic fittings. 
•  Replace the hydraulic filter and fuel filter. After prolonged 

storage, change the hydraulic oil, engine oil, and fuel (if 

a storage aid was not used).

•  Check drive belt tension. Belt can loosen if left in storage 

for an extended time.  Replace if belt is older than 6 

years from purchase date.

•  Mount the battery and connect the cables to the machine.
•  Review the machine according to the “Before Start ing the 

Engine” as found in the “Safety” section of this manual, 

and perform all maintenance services necessary as de-

scribed in the Maintenance section’s “10 Service Hours 

or Daily” section before starting the engine.

•  Start the machine according to the “Starting the Engine” 

and “Pre-Operation Warm-up” sections of this manual

Starting With Jumper Cables

1.  On the stalled machine, turn the start switch to OFF.
2. Move the boost machine near enough to the stalled 

machine for cables to reach, but DO NOT ALLOW THE 

MACHINES TO TOUCH.

3.  Stop the engine on the boost machine.
4. Open the battery covers of both machines to purge 

flammable fumes.

5.  Remove all of the battery caps from the batteries (if not 

maintenance-free type) on both machines, allowing 

explosive vapors to disperse.

6.  Connect jumper cables:
  a. Connect the red positive (+) jumper cable to the 

positive (+) terminal of battery of the stalled machine, 

where the battery red positive (+) cable is already 

connected. (Pull back rubber boot to gain access.)

  b. Connect the other end of the red positive (+) jumper 

cable to the positive (+) terminal of the battery of the 

boost machine.

  c. Connect the black negative (-) jumper cable to the 

negative (-) terminal of the boost machine battery.