Toro 68138, 68138G, 68138HD Operator's Manual

FormNo.3421-177RevB

MBTX2500TrackedMudBuggy

ModelNo.68138—SerialNo.402100000andUp
ModelNo.68138G—SerialNo.402100000andUp
ModelNo.68138HD—SerialNo.400000000andUp

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OriginalInstructions(EN)

*3421-177*B

ItisaviolationofCaliforniaPublicResourceCode
Section4442or4443touseoroperatetheengineon
anyforest-covered,brush-covered,orgrass-covered
landunlesstheengineisequippedwithaspark
arrester,asdenedinSection4442,maintainedin
effectiveworkingorderortheengineisconstructed,
equipped,andmaintainedforthepreventionofre.

Becauseinsomeareastherearelocal,state,or
federalregulationsrequiringthatasparkarresterbe
usedontheengineofthismachine,asparkarresteris
availableasanoption.Ifyourequireasparkarrester,
contactyourAuthorizedServiceDealer.GenuineToro
sparkarrestersareapprovedbytheUSDAForestry
Service.

Theenclosedengineowner'smanualissupplied
forinformationregardingtheUSEnvironmental
ProtectionAgency(EPA)andtheCaliforniaEmission
ControlRegulationofemissionsystems,maintenance,
andwarranty.Replacementsmaybeorderedthrough
theenginemanufacturer.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition65Warning

Theengineexhaustfromthisproduct

containschemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Batteryposts,terminals,andrelated

accessoriescontainleadandlead

compounds,chemicalsknownto

theStateofCaliforniatocause

cancerandreproductiveharm.Wash

handsafterhandling.

Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure

tochemicalsknowntotheStateof

Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,

orotherreproductiveharm.

Introduction

Thismachineisintendedtobeusedbyprofessional,
hiredoperatorsincommercialapplications.This
machineisastable,reliable,andproductivemachine
forcarryingandmovingmaterialsforanyjobsite.Itis
primarilydesignedtomoveconcrete,mortar,gravel,
dirt,ordebrisaroundjobsites.

Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely .

YoumaycontactT orodirectlyatwww.T oro.com
forproductsafetyandoperationtrainingmaterials,
accessoryinformation,helpndingadealer,orto
registeryourproduct.

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additionalinformation,contactanAuthorizedService
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andserialnumbersofyourproductready.Figure1
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ontheproduct.Writethenumbersinthespace
provided.

Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan

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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation

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(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause

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seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.

Figure2

1.Safety-alertsymbol

Thismanualuses2wordstohighlightinformation.
Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.

Contents

Safety.......................................................................4

SafeOperatingPractices....................................4

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SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6

ProductOverview.....................................................9

Controls.............................................................9

Specications..................................................10

Attachments/Accessories.................................10

Operation................................................................10

AddingFuel......................................................10

PerformingDailyMaintenance..........................12

OperatingtheParkingBrake.............................12

OperatingtheThrottle.......................................13

OperatingtheChoke.........................................13

StartingtheEngine...........................................13

ShuttingOfftheEngine.....................................14

OperatingtheHopper.......................................14

RemovingDebrisfromtheMachine..................14

LoweringtheHopperwithoutPower..................15

TransportingtheMachine.................................15

LiftingtheMachine...........................................16

Maintenance...........................................................17

RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........17

Pre-MaintenanceProcedures..............................18

ReleasingtheCushionforRearAccess............18

UsingtheCylinderLock....................................18

Lubrication..........................................................19

GreasingtheMachine.......................................19

EngineMaintenance...........................................19

ServicingtheAirCleaner..................................19

CheckingtheEngine-OilLevel..........................20

ChangingtheEngineOilandFilter....................21

ServicingtheSparkPlugs.................................22

CleaningtheBlowerHousing............................23

FuelSystemMaintenance...................................24

ReplacingtheFuelFilter...................................24

DrainingtheFuelT ank......................................24

RemovingtheFuelT ank...................................25

ElectricalSystemMaintenance...........................25

ServicingtheBattery.........................................25

ServicingtheFuses..........................................27

DriveSystemMaintenance..................................27

ServicingtheTracks.........................................27

ServicingtheDriveBelt.....................................29

ControlsSystemMaintenance.............................30

AdjustingtheMotion-ControlLevers.................30

BrakeMaintenance...........................................31

HydraulicSystemMaintenance...........................32

ServicingtheHydraulicDriveSystem...............32

ServicingtheHydraulicLiftSystem...................34

CheckingtheHydraulicLines...........................36

Cleaning..............................................................37

RemovingDebrisfromtheMachine..................37

Storage...................................................................38

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Safety

Improperuseormaintenanceofthemachinecan
resultininjury .Toreducethepotentialforinjury,
complywiththesesafetyinstructionsandalwayspay
attentiontothesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2),which
meansCaution,Warning,orDanger—personal
safetyinstruction.Failuretocomplywiththe
instructionmayresultinpersonalinjuryordeath.

SafeOperatingPractices

–Donotstorethemachineorfuelcontainer

wherethereisanopename,spark,orpilot
light,suchasonawaterheaterorother
appliance.

–Ifyouspillfuel,donotattempttostartthe

engine;avoidcreatinganysourceofignition
untilthefuelvaporshavedissipated.

•Checkthattheoperator'spresencecontrols,safety

switches,andshieldsareattachedandfunctioning
properly.Donotoperatethemachineunlessthey
arefunctioningproperly.

WARNING

Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,
anodorlessgasthatislethalifinhaled.

Donotruntheengineindoorsorinan
enclosedarea.

Training

•ReadtheOperator'sManualandothertraining

material.Iftheoperator(s)ormechanic(s)cannot
readthismanual,itistheowner'sresponsibilityto
explainthismaterialtothem.

•Becomefamiliarwiththesafeoperationofthe

equipment,operatorcontrols,andsafetysigns.

•Alloperatorsandmechanicsshouldbetrained.

Theownerisresponsiblefortrainingtheusers.

•Neverletchildrenoruntrainedpeopleoperateor

servicetheequipment.Localregulationsmay
restricttheageoftheoperator.

•Theowner/usercanpreventandisresponsible

foraccidentsorinjuriesoccurringtohimselfor
herself,otherpeopleorproperty .

Preparation

•Wearappropriateclothingincludinghardhat,eye

protection,longpants,substantial,slip-resistant
footwear,andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hair.Donotwearloosejewelry.

•Inspecttheareawheretheequipmentistobe

usedandensurethatallobjectsareremovedfrom
themachinebeforeuse.

•Knowandmarkthelocationsofallutilitylines.

•Useextracarewhenhandlingfuels.Theyare

ammableandvaporsareexplosive.

–Extinguishallcigarettes,cigars,pipes,and

othersourcesofignition.
–Useonlyanapprovedcontainer
–Donotremovethefuelcaporllthefueltank

whiletheengineisrunningorhot.
–Donotaddordrainfuelinanenclosedspace.

Operation

•Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe

machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.

•Neverrunanengineinanenclosedorpoorly

ventilatedarea.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodlight,keeping

awayfromholesandhiddenhazards.

•Ensurethatalldrivesareinneutralbefore

startingtheengine.Starttheengineonlyfromthe
operator'sposition.

•Donotoperatethemachinewiththeguards

notsecurelyinplace.Besureallinterlocksare
attached,adjustedproperly,andfunctioning
properly.

•Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingor

overspeedtheengine.

•Stopthemachineonlevelground,lowerthe

hopper,shutofftheengine,andremovethekey
beforeleavingtheoperator'spositionforany
reason.

•Nevercarrypassengersandkeeppetsand

bystandersaway.

•Slowdownandusecautionwhenmakingturns

andcrossingroadsandsidewalks.

•Donotoperatethemachinewhileill,tired,or

undertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.

•Usecarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatrailerortruck.

•Usecarewhenapproachingblindcorners,shrubs,

trees,orotherobjectsthatmayobscurevision.

•Ensurethattheareaisclearofotherpeoplebefore

operatingthemachine.Shutoffthemachineif
anyoneentersthearea.

•Neverleavearunningmachineunattended.

•Donotexceedtheratedoperatingcapacity,asthe

machinemaybecomeunstablewhichmayresult
inlossofcontrol.

•Neverjerkthecontrols;useasteadymotion.

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•Watchfortrafcwhenoperatingnearorcrossing

roadways.

•Donottouchpartsthatmaybehotfromoperation.

Allowthemtocoolbeforeattemptingtomaintain,
adjust,orservice.

•Checkforoverheadclearances(i.e.,branches,

doorways,electricalwires)beforedrivingunder
anyobjectsanddonotcontactthem.

•Ensurethatyouoperatethemachineinareas

wheretherearenoobstaclesclosetoyou.Failure
tomaintainadequatedistancefromtrees,walls,
andotherbarriersmayresultininjuryasthe
machinebacksupduringoperationifyouare
notattentivetothesurroundings.Operatethe
machineonlyinareaswherethereissufcient
clearancefortheoperatortosafelymaneuverthe
product.

•Locatethepinchpointareasmarkedonthe

machineandkeephandsandfeetawayfrom
theseareas.

•Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand

appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflighting.

•Donotoverloadthehopperandalwayskeepthe

loadlevelwhenoperatingthemachine.

SlopeOperation

•Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoloss-of-control

andtip-overaccidents,whichcanresultinsevere
injuryordeath.Theoperatorisresponsiblefor
safeslopeoperation.operatingthemachineon
anysloperequiresextracaution.Beforeusingthe
machineonaslope,youmust:

–Reviewandunderstandtheslopeinstructions

inthemanualandonthemachine.

–Evaluatethesiteconditionsofthedayto

determineiftheslopeissafeformachine

operation.Alwaysusecommonsense

andgoodjudgmentwhenperformingthis

evaluation.Changesintheterrain,suchas

moisture,canquicklyaffecttheoperationof

themachineonaslope.

•Raisingthehopperonaslopeaffectsthestability

ofthemachine.Keepthehopperinthelowered
positionwhenonslopes.

•Whenoperatingonaslope,foldtheplatformup

andwalkbehindthemachineuntilitisonat
ground.

•Operateupanddownslopeswiththeheavy

endofthemachineuphill.Weightdistribution
changeswithafullhopper.Afullhoppermakes
thefrontofthemachinetheheavyend,sowhen
travelingupordownslopeswithafullhopper,
walk-behindthemachinewiththefullhopperuphill.

•Identifyhazardsatthebaseoftheslope.Do

notoperatethemachineneardrop-offs,ditches,
embankments,waterorotherhazards.The
machinecouldsuddenlyrolloverifawheelortrack
goesovertheedgeortheedgecollapses.Keep
asafedistance(twicethewidthofthemachine)
betweenthemachineandanyhazard.

•Avoidstarting,stopping,orturningthemachineon

aslope.Avoidmakingsuddenchangesinspeed
ordirection;turnslowlyandgradually.

•Keepallmovementsonslopesslowandgradual.

Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeedor
direction.

•Donotoperatethemachineunderanyconditions

wheretraction,steering,orstabilityisinquestion.
Beawarethatoperatingthemachineonwetgrass,
acrossslopesordownhillmaycausethemachine
tolosetraction.Lossoftractiontothewheelsor
tracksmayresultinslidingandalossofbraking
andsteering.Themachinecanslideevenifthe
wheelsortracksarestopped.

•Removeormarkobstaclessuchasditches,holes,

ruts,bumps,rocksorotherhiddenhazards.T all
grasscanhideobstacles.Uneventerraincould
overturnthemachine.

•Ifyoulosecontrolofthemachine,stepoffand

awayfromthedirectionoftravelofthemachine.

MaintenanceandStorage

•Lettheenginecoolbeforestoringanddonotstore

themachinenearanopename.

•Engagetheparkingbrake,shutofftheengine,

removethekey ,andwaitforallmovementto
stopbeforeadjusting,cleaning,orrepairingthe
machine.

•Cleandebrisfromdrives,mufers,andtheengine

tohelppreventres.Cleanupoilorfuelspills.

•Donotstorefuelnearamesordrainindoors.

•Parkthemachineonlevelground.Neverallow

untrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.

•Usejackstandstosupportcomponentswhen

required.

•Carefullyreleasepressurefromcomponentswith

storedenergy.

•Disconnectthebattery,negativeterminalrstand

positiveterminallast,beforemakinganyrepairs.
Connectthebatterypositiveterminalrstand
negativeterminallast.

•Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfrommoving

parts.Ifpossible,donotmakeadjustmentswith
theenginerunning.

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•Chargebatteriesinanopen,well-ventilatedarea,

awayfromsparkandames.Unplugthecharger
beforeconnectingordisconnectingitfromthe
battery.Wearprotectiveclothinganduseinsulated
tools.

•Keepallpartsingoodworkingconditionandall

hardwaretightened.Replaceallwornordamaged
decals.

•Usethecylinderlocktosecurethehopperinthe

raisedposition.

•Keepnutsandboltstight.Keepequipmentin

goodcondition.

•Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.

•UseonlygenuineT ororeplacementpartsto

ensurethatoriginalstandardsaremaintained.

SafetyandInstructionalDecals

Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.

•Batteryacidispoisonousandcancauseburns.

Avoidcontactwithskin,eyes,andclothing.Protect
yourface,eyes,andclothingwhenworkingwitha
battery.

•Batterygasescanexplode.Keepcigarettes,

sparks,andamesawayfromthebattery.

•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrompinhole

leaksornozzlesthatejecthigh-pressurehydraulic
uid.Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks;neveruseyourhands.Hydraulicuid
escapingunderpressurecanpenetrateskinand
causeinjuryrequiringsurgerywithinafewhours
byaqualiedsurgeon;otherwise,gangrenemay
result.

115-4212

1.Hydraulic-uidlevel

2.ReadtheOperator's
Manual.

1.Crushinghazardofhandsorfeet—installthecylinderlock.

3.Warning—donottouchthe
hotsurface.

115-4858

decal116-8775

decal115-4212

1.ReadtheOperator’s

Manual.

decal115-4858

116-8775

2.Filltobottomofllerneck;
warning—donotoverll
thetank.

decal133-5619

133-5619

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decal132-8961

132-8961

137-0575

decal137-0575

1.Batterychargingcondition4.Hopperislowering.

2.Hourmeter5.Hopperisdown.

3.Hopperisraising.6.Hopperislowering
automatically.

132-9051

1.Tie-downpoint

132-9052

1.ReadtheOperator’s

3.Cold-llline

Manual.

2.Transmissionuid

decal132-9051

decal132-9052

1.Main(15A)3.Logic(7.5A)

2.Auxiliary(15A)

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decal137-3715

137-3715

1.Parking-brakerelease

7.Explosionhazard—shutofftheengine
beforeaddingfuel;nore,open
ames,orsmokingwhenaddingfuel.

2.Parkingbrake8.Machinetippinghazard—donotdrive
forwardwiththehopperraised;do
notdrivedownslopeswiththehopper
raised;donotdriveacrossslopeswith
thehopperraised;driveslowlywiththe
hopperdown.

3.Warning—readtheOperator’sManual;

hearingprotectionmustbeworn.

9.Warning—keepbystandersasafe
distanceawayfromthemachine;watch
behindyouwhenmovinginreverse.

4.Warning—alloperatorsshouldbe
trainedbeforeoperatingthemachine.

10.Warning—engagetheparkingbrake,
shutofftheengine,andremovethekey
beforeleavingtheoperator’sposition.

5.Warning-keepawayfrommovingparts;

11.Lefttractioncontrols

keepallguardsandcoversinplace.

6.Poisonousfumesortoxicgases,

12.Raisehopper

asphyxiationhazard—donotrunthe
engineinanenclosedspace.

13.Lowerhopper

14.Movethehandlesintooperate.

15.Righttractioncontrols

16.Engine-speedcontrol

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ProductOverview

Figure3

1.Hopper4.Fuel-tankcap

2.Hood

3.Controlpanel

Controls

5.Operatorplatform

6.Track

ParkingBrakeLever

Toengagetheparkingbrake,pullbackthelever.
(Figure4).

Todisengagetheparkingbrake,pushthelever
forward.

HourMeter

Thehourmeterrecordsthenumberofhoursthe
enginehasoperated.Itoperateswhentheengine
isrunning.Usethesetimesforschedulingregular
maintenance(Figure4).

ChokeControl

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Usethechoketostartacoldengine.Pullthechoke
knobuptoengageit.Pushthechokeknobdownto
disengageit(Figure4).

KeySwitch

Usethekeyswitchtostarttheengine(Figure4).The
switchhas3positions:OFF,RUN,andSTART.

Becomefamiliarwithallthecontrols(Figure4)before
youstarttheengineandoperatethemachine.

Figure4

1.Parking-brakelever6.Throttlelever

2.Hydraulic-tankcap

3.Hourmeter8.Dumpswitch

4.Chokecontrol

5.Keyswitch

7.Leftmotion-controllever

9.Rightmotion-controllever

ThrottleLever

ThethrottleleverisvariablebetweentheFASTand
SLOWpositions(Figure4).

Motion-ControlLevers

Usethemotion-controlleverstodrivethemachine
forwardandreverseandtoturneitherdirection
(Figure4).

DumpSwitch

Usethedumpswitchtodumpandlowerthehopper.
Ifyouholdtheswitchdown0.2to1.3seconds,the
hopperfullylowersautomatically.

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Specications

Note:Specicationsanddesignaresubjectto

changewithoutnotice.

Width

Length

Height

Weight

Hoppercapacity

Maximumload

DischargeHeight

90.2cm(35-1/2inches)

268.0cm(105-1/2inches)

121.2cm(47.7inches)

734kg(1,619lb)

0.45m

1,134kg(2,500lb)

38.1cm(15inches)

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Operation

Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthe

machinefromthenormaloperatingposition.

Important:Beforeoperating,checkthefueland

oillevel,andremovedebrisfromthemachine.
Also,ensurethattheareaisclearofpeopleand
debris.

(16ft3)

AddingFuel

•Forbestresults,useonlyclean,fresh(lessthan

30daysold),unleadedgasolinewithanoctane
ratingof87orhigher((R+M)/2ratingmethod).

Attachments/Accessories

AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesisavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedT oro
distributororgotowww.Toro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.

Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.

•ETHANOL:Gasolinewithupto10%ethanol

(gasohol)or15%MTBE(methyltertiarybutyl
ether)byvolumeisacceptable.Ethanoland
MTBEarenotthesame.Gasolinewith15%
ethanol(E15)byvolumeisnotapprovedforuse.
Neverusegasolinethatcontainsmorethan10%
ethanolbyvolume,suchasE15(contains15%
ethanol),E20(contains20%ethanol),orE85
(containsupto85%ethanol).Usingunapproved
gasolinemaycauseperformanceproblemsand/or
enginedamagewhichmaynotbecoveredunder
warranty.

•Donotusegasolinecontainingmethanol.

•Donotstorefueleitherinthefueltankorfuel

containersoverthewinterunlessyouuseafuel
stabilizer.

•Donotaddoiltogasoline.

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DANGER

DANGER

Incertainconditions,fuelisextremely
ammableandhighlyexplosive.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.

•Fillthefueltankoutdoors,inanopenarea,
whentheengineiscold.Wipeupanyfuel
thatspills.

•Neverllthefueltankinsideanenclosed
trailer.

•Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.
Addfueltothefueltankuntilthelevelis6
to13mm(1/4to1/2inch)belowthebottom
ofthellerneck.Thisemptyspaceinthe
tankallowsfueltoexpand.

•Neversmokewhenhandlingfuelandstay
awayfromanopenameorwherefuel
fumesmaybeignitedbyaspark.

•Storefuelinanapprovedcontainerand
keepitoutofthereachofchildren.Never
buymorethana30-daysupplyoffuel.

•Donotoperatewithoutentireexhaust
systeminplaceandinproperworking
condition.

Incertainconditionsduringfueling,static
electricitycanbereleasedcausingaspark,
whichcanignitethefuelvapors.Areor
explosionfromfuelcanburnyouandothers
andcandamageproperty.

•Alwaysplacefuelcontainersontheground
awayfromyourvehiclebeforelling.

•Donotllfuelcontainersinsideavehicle
oronatruckortrailerbedbecauseinterior
carpetsorplastictruckbedlinersmay
insulatethecontainerandslowthelossof
anystaticcharge.

•Whenpractical,removefuel-powered
equipmentfromthetruckortrailerand
refueltheequipmentwithitswheelsonthe
ground.

•Ifthisisnotpossible,thenrefuelsuch
equipmentonatruckortrailerfroma
portablecontainerratherthanfroma
fuel-dispensernozzle.

•Ifyoumustuseafuel-dispensernozzle,
keepthenozzleincontactwiththerimof
thefueltankorcontaineropeningatall
timesuntilfuelingiscomplete.

WARNING

Fuelisharmfulorfatalifswallowed.
Long-termexposuretovaporscancause
seriousinjuryandillness.

•Avoidprolongedbreathingofvapors.

•Keepyourfaceawayfromnozzleandfuel
tankorconditioneropening.

•Keepfuelawayfromeyesandskin.

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UsingStabilizer/Conditioner

PerformingDaily

Usefuelstabilizer/conditionerinthemachinetokeep
thefuelfreshlongerwhenusedasdirectedbythe
fuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

Important:Donotusefueladditivescontaining

methanolorethanol.

Addtheamountoffuelstabilizer/conditionertofresh
fuelasdirectedbythefuel-stabilizermanufacturer.

FillingtheFuelTank

Fuel-tankcapacity:40.1L(10.6USgallons)

1.Cleantheareaaroundthefuel-tankcap.

2.Removethecap.

3.Addfueluntilitisatthebottomofthellerneck.

Note:Donotllthefueltankcompletelyfull.

Theemptyspaceinthetankallowsthefuelto
expand.

4.Installthecap.

Maintenance

Beforestartingtheengineeachday ,performthe
followingprocedures:

•Checktheengine-oillevel—refertoCheckingthe

Engine-OilLevel(page20).

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelforthedrive

system—refertoCheckingtheHydraulic-Fluid

LevelfortheDriveSystem(page32)

•Checkthehydraulic-uidlevelforthelift

system—refertoCheckingtheHydraulic-Fluid

LevelfortheLiftSystem(page34).

OperatingtheParking Brake

Alwaysengagetheparkingbrakewhenyoustopthe
machineorleaveitunattended.Beforeeachuse,
checktheparkingbrakeforproperoperation.

CAUTION

Figure5

Childrenorbystandersmaybeinjuredifthey
moveorattempttooperatethemachinewhile
itisunattended.

Removetheignitionkeyandengagethe
parkingbrakewheneveryouleavethe
machineunattended.

EngagingtheParkingBrake

Pulltheparking-brakeleverrearwardintothe
ENGAGEDposition(Figure6).

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Figure6

1.Parkingbrake—ENGAGED
position

2.Parkingbrake—RELEASED
position

ReleasingtheParkingBrake

Pushtheparking-brakeleverforward(Figure6).

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