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Introduction
SETUP
TheDumpTruck arrivesfrom Smithco setupandready forservice. Dependingonfreight conditionsbatterymay
need to be installed.
1. Check the tire pressure. The front tires are 20 psi (1.4 bar) and rear tires are 30 psi (2.0 bar).
2. Battery is located on right side of machine in front of rear tire. This is a negative grounding system.
Connecting battery cables to the wrong post could result in personal injury and/or damage
to the electrical system. Make sure battery and cables do not interfere or rub on any moving
part. Connect red positive (+) cable (A) to battery first. When disconnecting remove black
negative (-) cable (B) first.
3. Check hydraulic fluid level in tank located under the seat.
Removecapand addSAE10W-40APIServiceSJ or
highermotoroil if necessary. Fluid levelshouldbe about
2-21/2" (5-6.4 cm) from the top of the tank when cold. DO
NOTOVERFILL.
4. Fill fuel tank, located on right side, with No. 2 diesel
Fuel is flammable, caution must be used when
storing or handling it. Do not fill fuel tank while
engine is running or an enclosed area, fumes
are explosive and dangerous to inhale. DO NOT
SMOKE while filling the fuel tank. DO NOT
OVERFILL
5. Machineshouldbe greasedbefore starting, referto Maintenance forgreasefitting location.
6. Readoperating instructionsbeforestarting.
FUEL
CHECKEMISSION REGULATIONS OFYOURAREA
With Emission control now in effect diesel fuel specification type and sulfur content % (ppm) used must be in
compliant with all applicable emission regulations for the area in which the engine is operated.
Use of diesel fuel with sulfur content less than 0.10% (1000 ppm) is strongly recommended.
If high sulfur fuel is used, change oil and oil filters twice as often.
DONOTUSE Fuelsthathave sulfurcontentgreater than 1.0%(10000 ppm).
Dieselfuelsspecified inEN590 orASTMD975are recommended.
Since KUBOTAdiesel engines of less than 56kW (75 hp) utilize EPATire 4 and InterimTier 4 Standards, the use
oflowsulfur fuel orultra low sulfurfuelis mandatory fortheseengines, when operatedin US EPAregulatedar-
eas.Therefore,use No.2-DS500or S15dieselfuel asaalternative toe No.2-D for ambienttemperatures below -
10°C(14° F).
TOWING
When it is necessary to move the dump truck without the engine running, there are 2 things that need to be
done. First, the bypass valve built into hydrostatic pump must be "open" by turning it 1/4turn to open. The valve
is located on the back side of the pump.An "open" valve allows fluid to pass through the wheels freely. When
normaldrivenoperation is desired,valve should be"closed"by turning itclockwise. Failure to"close"the valve
withenginerunning means nopower to wheels.Secondly, the handbrakeneeds tobemanually released.The
hand brake is located under the engine. To manually release the brake you must loosen the locknut and screw
in the stem to the bottom. Tighten the lock nut and pump handle until hard.