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Ramp should be long enough so that the angles between the ramp and the
ground and the ramp and the trailer or truck do not exceed 15
°
. A steeper
angle may cause mower deck components to get caught as the unit moves
from ramp to trailer or truck. Steeper angles may also cause the unit to tip
backward. If loading on or near a slope, position the trailer or truck so it is on
the down side of the slope and the ramp extends up the slope. This will
minimize the ramp angle. The trailer or truck should be as level as possible.
DO NOT attempt to turn the unit while on the ramp, you may lose control and
drive off the side.
Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and sudden deceleration
when backing down a ramp. Both maneuvers can cause the unit to tip
backward.
5. MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
5.1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
5.1.1 Check engine oil level:
Service Interval: Daily
a) Make sure engine is stopped and on a level surface.
b) Check with engine cold.
c) Clean area around dipstick. Remove dipstick and wipe oil off. Reinsert
the dipstick. Do not screw into place. Remove the dipstick and read the
oil level.
d) If the oil level is low, wipe off the area around the oil fill cap, remove cap
and fill to the “F” mark on the dipstick. Use oil as specified in or in Engine
Owner’s Manual.
DO NOT overfill.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate the engine with the oil level below the
“L” mark on the dipstick, or over the “F” mark.
5.1.2 Clean engine air cooling system:
Service Interval: Daily or more often
in dry conditions
CAUTION
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦
Excessive debris can cause the engine and hydraulic
system to overheat.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦
Excessive debris around the engine cooling air intake
and inside of the pump compartment can create a fire
hazard.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦
Clean all debris from around the engine and hydraulic
pumps daily.
a) Stop engine and remove key.
b) Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake screen and from around
engine shrouding.