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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.
Over time, the chassis under the engine collects dirt
and debris that must be removed. 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, clean the chassis.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2.
Raise the front of the machine so that the
machine is angled backward.
3.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
4.
Remove the 2 bolts securing the bottom plate
and remove the bottom plate
Figure 75
1. Bottom plate
5.
Remove the front screen; refer to
Front Screen (page
6.
Spray water into the chassis to clean out the dirt
and debris.
Note:
The water will drain at the back of the
machine.
Important:
Do not spray water into the
engine.
7.
Grease the machine; refer to
Machine (page
29).
8.
Install the bottom plate
9.
Install the front screen.
10.
Lower the machine.
(Figure
75).
Removing the
28).
Greasing the
(Figure
75).
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