Maintenance
Before performing any maintenance, read Safety.
Scheduled maintenance is necessary for safe and
effective operation of the unit. Under extreme conditions
(dusty conditions, extreme heat or cold, etc.), more
frequent maintenance may be required.
WARNING
Unsafe Operation Hazard
Operating or transporting a machine with worn, damaged
or missing parts could result in death or serious injury.
Replace worn, damaged or missing parts promptly.
Do not operate or transport the machine until all worn,
damaged or missing parts have been replaced, and
proper operation of the machine has been verified.
General
Use the pre-operation checklist as a general maintenance
guideline. See Pre-Operation Checklist.
Engine
General Engine Maintenance
Refer to the engine operator's manual for all scheduled
engine maintenance procedures (including oil, coolant,
filters, etc.).
Engine Oil Drain
The unit is equipped with a remote engine oil drain.
To drain the engine oil:
1. Place an approved container beneath the oil drain.
2. Remove the oil drain plug (A, Figure 29) and open
the oil drain valve (B, Figure 29), depending on
model.
3. Allow the engine oil to drain completely into the
approved container. Be sure to dispose of used
engine oil according to local, state, province and/or
federal rules.
4. Replace the oil drain plug and close the oil drain
valve.
5. Add oil to the engine. Refer to Specifications or the
engine operator's manual for oil recommendations
and capacity.
NOTICE
Failure to add engine oil will result in engine damage.
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B
Engine Coolant Drain
NOTICE
Failure to use the required coolant type (as stated in
the Specifications section) in the radiator may result
in damage to the engine and radiator, thus voiding the
warranty.
NOTICE
The mixing of different coolant types in the radiator may
result in damage to the engine and radiator, thus voiding
the warranty.
The unit is equipped with an engine coolant drain valve
(A, Figure 30). To drain the engine coolant:
1. Attach a 3/8" ID hose to the coolant drain valve, and
route the hose to empty into an approved container.
2. Open the coolant drain valve.
3. Let the engine coolant drain fully into the approved
container. Dispose of used engine coolant according
to local, state, province and/or federal rules.
4. Close the coolant drain valve, and remove hose.
5. Add coolant to the radiator (B, Figure 30). Refer to
Specifications.
NOTICE
Failure to add engine coolant will result in engine
damage.
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