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Cleaning
Removing Debris
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Important:
Operating the engine with blocked
screens and/or cooling shrouds removed will
result in engine damage from overheating.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface and lower
the loader arms.
2.
Shut off the engine, remove the key, and allow
the engine to cool.
3.
Open the hood and secure the prop rod.
4.
Clean any debris from the front and side
screens.
5.
Wipe away debris from the air cleaner.
6.
Clean any debris buildup on the engine and in
the oil cooler fins with a brush or blower.
Important:
Operating the engine with
blocked screens and/or cooling shrouds
removed will result in engine damage due to
overheating.
7.
Clean debris from the hood opening, muffler,
heat shields, and radiator screen (if applicable).
8.
Close the hood.
Washing the Machine
When pressure washing the machine, do the following:
•
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
for the pressure washer.
•
Keep all guards in place on the machine.
•
Avoid spraying at electronic components.
•
Avoid spraying at edges of decals.
•
Spray the exterior of the machine only. Do not
spray directly into openings in the machine.
•
Spray only the dirty parts of the machine.
•
Use a 40-degree or larger spray nozzle. 40-degree
nozzles are usually white.
•
Keep the tip of the pressure washer at least 61 cm
(2 ft) away from the surface being washed.
•
Use only pressure washers with pressure below
13790 kpa (2000 psi) and flow below 7.6 L (2 US
gallons) per minute.
•
Replace damaged or peeling decals.
•
Grease all grease points after washing; refer to
Greasing the Machine (page
29).
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Cleaning the Chassis
Service Interval: Every 100 hours—Check for dirt
buildup in the chassis.
Using a flashlight, open the hood and inspect the
area under the engine regularly. When the debris
is 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 inches) deep, complete the
following procedure (refer to
procedure):
Figure 67
1. Side weights
2. Rear panel
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2.
Lift and support the front of the machine.
3.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
5.
Remove the bolts, washers, and lock washers
securing the 2 side weights, removing the
weights
(Figure
67).
6.
Open the rear-access cover.
7.
Remove the 2 carriage bolts and washers from
the battery base.
8.
Remove the 6 nuts and bolts securing the rear
panel; remove the panel
9.
Place a clamp on the fuel line, 2 inches from
where it comes out of the fuel tank.
10.
Slide the fuel tank to the rear
11.
Disconnect the fuel line from the fitting on the
fuel tank.
12.
Disconnect the 2 wires leading to the right side
of the tank
(Figure
Figure 67
throughout this
3. Fuel tank
4. Chassis
(Figure
67).
(Figure
67).
68).
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