OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Daily Inspection

Do the following items each day before you start the engine. 1.Check for leaks under the machine.

Repair all leaks and clean the area with solvent or soap and water using a pressure washer. 2.Check the tires for damage. 3.Check for broken, damaged, loose, or missing parts. Replace, tighten, or adjust as required before you operate the machine. 4.Clean all debris from the machine, especially around the engine and radiator. 5.Clean or replace any safety decal or instructional decals that cannot be read.

6.Clean the hand rails, steps, and operators compartment. Make sure all loose items are removed from the machine.

7.See the maintenance charts in this manual. Complete the items in the section marked Every 10 Hours of

Operation. NOTE: If this is a new machine, or a machine with a new or rebuilt engine, see Run-In Period in this manual.

Starting The Engine

WARNING: Before you start the engine, read and understand the operators manual and the safety decals for this machine. ALWAYS fasten the seat belt and pull seat bar down. Make sure all other persons in the area are away from the machine.

WARNING: Before starting the engine, study operators manual safety messages. Read all safety signs on machine. Clear the area of other persons. Learn and practice safe use of controls before operation. It is your responsibility to understand and follow manufacturers instructions on machine operation, service, and to observe pertinent laws and regulations. Operators and service manuals can be obtained from your dealer.

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1.Adjust the seat and fasten the seat belt.

2.Pull the seat bar down.

3.Warn all persons in the area that you are going to start the engine.

4.Push the throttle forward about one inch (25 mm). NOTE: If the weather is cold, see Operating In Cold Weather in this manual for starting aids. 5.Push in the engine stop control if it is engaged (1825 Only). Continued on next page

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6.Turn the key clockwise to Glow

Plug position. You will hear the glow plug solenoid click and see the indicator lamp illuminate. 7.Following the recommended glow plug warm up time (see page 46), turn the key switch to START.

Release the key as soon as the engine starts. 8.If the engine starts and stops, do not actuate the starter motor again until the starter stops turning. IMPORTANT: Do not operate the starter motor more than 30 seconds at one time. Let the starter motor cool for three minutes before you actuate the starter motor again. While the starter motor is engaged, white or black smoke must be seen at the exhaust pipe. If no smoke is seen, check the fuel supply. 9.After the engine starts, check the instruments to make sure the indications are correct. Run the engine at about 1/4 throttle until the engine coolant is warm.

Recommended Times for Glow Plug Operation 1825

Recommended Times for Glow Plug Operation 1825B

AIR TEMPERATURE

ACTUATE (TIME)

70°F (20°C) 15 Seconds 32°F (0°C) 20 Seconds 0°F (-18°C) & Below 30 Seconds

AIR TEMPERATURE ACTUATE (TIME)

ABOVE 50°F (10°C) NOT REQUIRED 50°F (10°C) TO 23°F (-5°C) 5 Seconds

BELOW 23°F (-5°C) 10 Seconds

MAX. ENERGZE TIME 20 Seconds