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MAINTENANCE SAFETY
6 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
6�1 SERVICE
By following a careful service and maintenance
program for your machine, you will enjoy many
years or trouble-free operation.
6�1�1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS
1.
Engine Oil:
Refer to the engine manufacturer's manual for main
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tenance and service information
2� Grease:
Use an SAE multi-purpose high temperature grease
with extreme pressure (EP) performance. Also
acceptable is an SAE multipurpose lithium base
grease.
3� Engine Gasoline:
Use a standard automotive unleaded gasoline for
all operating conditions
.
Refer to the engine manu
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facturer's manual for more information.
4� Storing Lubricants:
Your machine can operate at top efficiency only if
clean lubricants are used. Use clean containers to
handle all lubricants. Store them in an area pro
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tected from dust, moisture and other contaminants.
6�1�2 GREASING
Use the Maintenance Checklist provided to keep a
record of all scheduled maintenance.
1.
Use a hand-held grease gun for all greasing.
2.
Wipe grease fitting with a clean cloth before
greasing, to avoid injecting dirt and grit.
3.
Replace and repair broken fittings immedi
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ately.
4.
If fittings will not take grease, remove and
clean thoroughly. Also clean lubricant pas
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sageway. Replace fittings if necessary.
6�1�3 SERVICING INTERVALS
See service record and service illustration for ser
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vice interval information. The period recommended
is based on normal operating conditions. Severe
or unusual conditions may require more frequent
lubrication or oil changes.
IMPORTANT
Do Not over grease.
• Good maintenance is your responsibility.
Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
• Follow good shop practices.
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Keep service area clean and dry.
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Be sure electrical outlets and tools are
properly grounded.
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Use adequate light for the job at hand.
• Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Nev
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er operate the engine in a closed building.
The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
• Before working on this machine, place the
machine in safe mode:
• disengage the drive
• shut off the engine
• ensure components have stopped
moving�
• unplug spark plug cable
• turn fuel valve off
• block & chock the wheels
• Never work under equipment unless it is
blocked securely.
• Always use personal protection devices such
as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when
performing any service or maintenance work.
Use heavy gloves when handling sharp com
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ponents.
• Where replacement parts are necessary for
periodic maintenance and servicing, genuine
factory replacement parts must be used to re
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store your equipment to original specifications.
The manufacturer will not be responsible for
injuries or damages caused by use of unap
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proved parts and/or accessories.
• A fire extinguisher and first aid kit should
be kept readily accessible while performing
maintenance on this equipment.
• Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws
and check that all electrical and fuel connec
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tions are properly secured to ensure unit is in
a safe condition.
• When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and de
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vices are installed before placing unit in ser
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vice.
Machine is shown with guard removed for illustra
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tive purposes only. Do not operate machine with
guard removed.
WARNING
