MAINTENANCE
DAILY MAINTENANCE
Operator Presence System
For the engine to run, the Operator Presence
Lever must be held when the Clutch Control is
engaged. Start the engine and engage the clutch
control without holding the Operator Presence
Lever. The engine should kill.
Repair the machine before using if the Operator
Presence System does not kill the engine.
Blades:
Check for damage. Replace any broken, cracked
or otherwise damaged blades. Do not weld or
straighten blades.
Hardware:
Tighten any nuts and bolts that are found loose.
Replace any broken or missing cotter pins.
Repair any other problems before operating.
Engine:
Change oil after the first 5 hours. See
engine manual for change intervals and oil
specifications. See engine manual for air cleaner
service intervals and service procedure.
Tire Pressure:
Keep tires inflated to 25 lbs/in² (1.76 kg/cm²).
Improper tire inflation can cause rapid tire wear,
poor traction and uneven penetration.
Explosion Hazard
Small tires pressurize very rapidly. Use
a hand pump or short bursts from a
pressurized source to avoid overfilling. Do
Not exceed the recommended pressure.
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OVERSEEDER
LUBRICATION
The Mataway has 7 grease fittings.
1. Wipe each fitting before and after lubrication.
2. Use a good quality Lithium based grease.
3. Lubricate equipment after every 8 hours of use
and before long storage periods.
MATAWAY