Preliminary Instructions

When the grader is delivered to a customer, it is NEW HOLLAND Construction dealer's responsability to furnish instructions about the operation and maintenance of this higth quality machine. The instructions are summarized below.

- Safety rules; - Control of the engine coolant, fuel and oils filling; - Straining and filtering fuel; - Eliminating air from the fuel system (bleeding); - Draining fuel tank; - Break in; - Starting and stopping engine and machine; - Checking tire pressures; - Lubrication and lubricants; - Air, fuel, engine oil and hydraulic oil filters maintenance; - Engine and transmission cooling system maintenance; - Hydraulic system maintenance; - Hydraulic, engine and transmission controls.

1-Fill the fuel tank only with the specified fuel. Take care to avoid entrance of dirt or foreign matter while filling tank.

WARNING IMPORTANT: Do not use hands to search for pressure leaks. Fluid escaping under high pressure can penetrate skin causing serious injury.

IMPORTANT: Remove front wheel lean shipping bolt before operating machine.

Extinguish all smoking materials or open flames before checking and/or filling the fuel tank. 2-Check the fluid levels of the following: a) Engine crankcase b) Engine cooling system c) Transmission system d) Hydraulic system e) Axle housing and rear tandem housings

3-Lubricate all points where lube fittings are provided.

Refer to lubrication and service guide for instructions and location.

4-Check tire inflation pressure.

WARNING

Do not inflate tires with flammable gases or air from systems utilizing alcohol injectors. Explosion and personal injury may be resulted. Before unloading the machine from the truck, remove the wheel lean lock bolt and store it in the block provided on the front axle. Whenever the machine is to be transported by truck, install the lock bolt with spacer after loading. Operating the machine with the lock bolt installed will result in reduced maneuverability.

NOTE: The lock bolt may be used to maintain the front wheels in a vertical position in the event of a damaged wheel lean hydraulic hose.

5-The cooling system of the unit is filled at the factory with a 50/50 mixture of water and PARAFLU 11 that is a glycol base anti-freeze for protection to -340C (300F). It is not necessary to drain this solution before placing the machine in service.

IMPORTANT: Do not run the engine in closed areas without proper ventilation to remove poison exhaust gases. Warn all people who may be working around your machine before starting the engine. Sound horn before starting or operating the machine. Never leave the machine unattended with the engine running.

6-Start engine. Check all instruments and gauges for proper pressure. Operate controls and check for proper operation. Stop engine and check hoses, tubes and fittings for oil leakage. Wheel lean lock bolt

Articulation lock pin shall be used only in case of machine transportation.