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Performing Daily
Maintenance
Before starting the machine each day, perform each
use/daily maintenance procedures that follow:
•
Lubricating the Chains (page 30)
•
Checking the Engine-Oil Level (page 32)
•
Checking the Safety Interlock (page 35)
•
Checking the Condition of the Chains (page 39)
•
Checking the Sprocket Condition (page 39)
•
Checking the Tines (page 48)
•
Check for Loose Hardware (page 50)
•
Cleaning the Engine and the Exhaust System
Area (page 50)
•
Cleaning the Debris from the Machine (page 51)
Adjusting the Front
Reference/Speed Control
Bar
Adjust the front reference/speed control bar for
desired maximum forward speed.
1.
Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,
and move the motion control levers to the neutral
position.
2.
Loosen the bolts on both sides of the control
tower by loosening the 2 nuts on each side (four
total) of the console (see
Figure 12
1. Nuts
3.
Move the bar forward to obtain the fastest speed.
Figure
12).
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2. Front reference/speed
control bar
Move the bar backward to obtain the slowest
speed.
4.
On both sides, tighten the nuts and bolts.
Important:
Make sure that the nuts and bolts are
tight, so the front reference/speed control bar
does not move during operation.
Positioning the Air-Cleaner
Cover for Cold or Warm Air
Temperature
Important:
Running the engine with the
air-cleaner cover positioned for cold-weather
operation in normal conditions can damage the
engine.
The air-cleaner cover has 2 positions: the cold or
normal, ambient air positions:
Adjust the air-cleaner cover as follows:
•
When operating in a cold ambient air condition
(cold air temperature and humidity)—position the
air-cleaner cover with snowflake decal facing out
(Figure
13).
Note:
Use this position if your machine exhibits
carburetor icing. Symptoms include the engine
runs rough at idle or low speed, and it discharges
black or white smoke in the exhaust.
•
When operating in a normal ambient air
condition—position the air-cleaner cover with sun
decal facing out
Note:
Use this position if your machine is not
exhibiting carburetor icing.
1. Normal ambient air
position
16
(Figure
13).
Figure 13
2. Cold ambient air position
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