d. Starting at one end of the rope, push the rope strands
together to open them up and rinse between them.
e. Work your way through the entire rope until the clean
rope is laying on the towel.
f. Inspect the winch spool and fairlead for sharp or rough
surfaces that could damage the rope. If required,
remove or repair sharp or rough surfaces.
5.
Dry the rope.
6.
Wind the rope neatly (under tension) onto the winch.
9.8 Tire Maintenance and Safety
WARNING!
Failure to follow the proper procedures when
mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can produce an
explosion, which may result in serious injury or
death. Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you
have the correct equipment and experience. Have
a qualified tire dealer or repair service perform
tire maintenance.
IMPORTANT! Replace worn tires with tires that meet the
original tire specifications. Never undersize tires.
Check the tire pressure every 100 hours of operation or
annually.
•
Tighten the wheel lug nuts to the correct torque daily. For
torque specifications, see
.
•
Check the tire pressure before towing the machine on a
roadway. See the tire sidewall for the correct pressure.
9.9 Wash the Machine
IMPORTANT! Using harsh chemicals can damage the
machine finish. Do not use gasoline, diesel fuel, or thinners
for cleaning.
IMPORTANT! A pressure washer can damage the machine's
product identification plate and make it unreadable. Do not
direct the spray from a pressure washer onto the product
identification plate.
IMPORTANT! A pressure washer can damage the bearings.
Do not direct the spray from a pressure washer directly onto
the bearings.
1.
Use a hose or pressure washer and mild detergent to
remove dust, dirt, and debris.
2.
Use a clean, soft cloth, that is dampened with water to
remove dirt from the product identification plate.
3.
Start the machine.
For instructions, see
4.
Let the engine run for a few minutes to dry.
5.
Stop the machine.
For instructions, see
6.
Apply grease to the areas where the pressure washer may
have removed it.
For instructions, see
.
Service and Maintenance
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Firewood Processor
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