OPERATION INSPECTION OF TIRES WARNING Worn or damaged tires may fail and cause death or serious injury. Replace tires that are not in usable condition: Wear Tires with tread groove less than 15% of that of a new tire. Tires with extremely uneven wear or stepped-type wear. Damage Tires with damage that has reached the cords, or with cracks in the rubber. Tires with cut or pulled cords or damaged beads. Leaking or improperly repaired tires. Deteriorated, deformed or abnormally damaged which otherwise do not seem usable. INSPECTION OF RIMS WARNING Check the rims (wheels) and rings for deformation, corrosion and cracks, especially the side rings, lock rings and rim flanges.
CHECK FUEL LEVEL, ADD FUEL WARNING Fuel spilled during refueling is a health and safety hazard. Don’t let the fuel overflow; clean up spillage. 1. Turn the engine starting switch to the ON position, then check the fuel level on the fuel gauge (G). Return the starting switch to the OFF position. 2. Add fuel through filler (F). Fuel capacity: 248 S gal). For details about the locking cap, see “11.5 CAP WITH LOCK” on page 2-27. For details of the fuel to use, see “20.1 PROPER SELECTION OF FUEL, COOLANT AND LUBRICANTS” on page 3-10. 3. After adding , tighten cap securely. NOTE: Moisture or corrosion may form in the fuel tank.
Be sure the fuel tank is filled before storing the machine after a work shift. 2-38 WA320-3MC