OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Preventing Damage to the Hydrostatic System in Cold Temperatures
Parking the Machine and Stopping the Engine 1. Park on level ground whenever p o ss ible an d low e r th e loa d e r attachment to the ground.
IMPORTANT: Below 0°C (32°F), operate the engine at 1/2 throttle for 10 minutes with the controls in the NEUTRAL position. Do not operate the hydraulic cylinders rapidly or against the stops rapidly until the hydraulic oil is warm. Increase the engine speed to 3/4 throttle and move the control levers to 1/2 forward. Move the machine at no load for one minute.
IMPORTANT: If you must temporarily park the machine on a hillside, put the front of the machine toward the bottom of the hill. Make sure the machine is behind an object that will not move. 2. If the engine has been working at full load, run the engine at idle speed for two or three minutes to cool the engine parts evenly.
Engine Speed
4. Remove the key, raise the seat bar, mo ve th e lo a de r c on tro ls u n til locked and release the seat belt. Alw ays u se the han d ra ils an d steps when exiting the machine. NOTE: The parking brake is engaged automatically.
WARNING: Jumping on or off the machine can cause an injury. Always face the machine, use the hand rails and steps, and get on or off the machine slowly. SA038
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3. Turn the key to the OFF position to stop the engine.
Running the engine at idle speed for long periods can cause low operating temperatures. A low operating temperature can cause the formation of acids and deposits in the engine oil. It is recommended you run the engine at full throttle when operating conditions permit.
