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Cleaning and Storage
1.
Lower the loader arms and stop the engine.
Remove the key.
2.
Remove dirt and grime from the external parts of
the entire traction unit, especially the engine.
Clean dirt and chaff from the outside of the
engine's cylinder head fins and blower housing.
IMPORTANT: You can wash the traction unit
with mild detergent and water. Do not
pressure wash the traction unit. Avoid
excessive use of water, especially near the
control panel, engine, hydraulic pumps, and
motors.
3.
Service the air cleaner; refer to Servicing the Air
Cleaner, page 27.
4.
Grease the traction unit; refer to Greasing the
Traction Unit, page 26.
5.
Change the crankcase oil; refer to Servicing the
Engine Oil, page 28.
6.
Remove the spark plugs and check the condition
of each; refer to Servicing the Spark Plugs,
page 31.
7.
With the spark plugs removed from the engine,
pour two tablespoons of engine oil into each
spark plug hole.
8.
Place rags over the spark plug holes to catch any
oil spray, then use the starter to crank the engine
and distribute the oil inside the cylinder.
9.
Install the spark plugs, but do not install the
wires on the spark plugs.
10. Check the tire pressure; refer to Tire Pressure,
page 16.
11. Charge the battery; refer to Servicing the Battery,
page 30.
12. For storage over 30 days, prepare the traction
unit as follows.
A. Add a petroleum based
stabilizer/conditioner to fuel in the tank.
Follow mixing instructions from stabilizer
manufacturer (1 oz. per gallon). Do not use
an alcohol based stabilizer (ethanol or
methanol).
Note:
A fuel stabilizer/conditioner is most
effective when mixed with fresh
gasoline and used at all times.
B. Run the engine to distribute conditioned
fuel through the fuel system (5 minutes).
C. Stop the engine, allow it to cool, and drain
the fuel tanks; refer to Draining Fuel Tanks,
page 34.
D. Start the engine and run it until it stops.
E.
Choke the engine.
F.
Start and run the engine until it will not
start again.
G. Dispose of fuel properly. Recycle as per
local codes.
IMPORTANT: Do not store
stabilizer/conditioned gasoline over 90 days.
13. Check and tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws.
Repair or replace any part that is damaged or
defective.
14. Paint all scratched or bare metal surfaces. Paint
is available from your Authorized Service
Dealer.
15. Store the traction unit in a clean, dry garage or
storage area. Remove the key from the ignition
switch and keep it in a memorable place.
16. Cover the traction unit to protect it and keep it
clean.
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