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Table of Contents RD12A/12K
6.3 Recommended Fuel—Gasoline ................................................................. 43
6.4 Recommended Fuel—Diesel ..................................................................... 43
6.5 Rollover Protection Structure (ROPS) ........................................................ 44
6.6 Position of the Operator ............................................................................. 46
6.7 Mounting and Dismounting the Machine .................................................... 46
6.8 Operator Presence System ........................................................................ 46
6.9 Starting, Operating, and Stopping the RD12A (Gasoline) .......................... 47
6.10 Starting, Operating, and Stopping the RD12K (Diesel) .............................. 50
6.11 Positioning the Scrapers ............................................................................ 53
6.12 Using the Seat Belt ..................................................................................... 54
6.13 Using the Forward/Reverse Lever .............................................................. 55
6.14 Using the Vibration System ........................................................................ 56
6.15 Using the Water Spray System .................................................................. 57
6.16 Using the Backup Alarm (if equipped) ........................................................ 58
6.17 Using the Work Lights (if equipped) ........................................................... 59
6.18 Using the Manual Parking Brake ................................................................ 60
6.19 Parking Brake Adjustment .......................................................................... 61
6.20 Avoiding the Danger Zone .......................................................................... 62
6.21 Adding Ballast to Rear Drum ...................................................................... 63
6.22 Emergency Shutdown Procedure ............................................................... 64
6.23 Machine Stability ........................................................................................ 65
6.24 Operating on Slopes ................................................................................... 66
7 General Maintenance 67
7.1 Maintaining the Emission Control System .................................................. 67
7.2 Periodic Maintenance Schedule ................................................................. 68
7.3 Opening the Floor Plate ............................................................................. 69
7.4 Checking the Seat Belt ............................................................................... 70
7.5 Maintaining the Seat and Seat Belt ............................................................ 70
7.6 Checking the Water Filter ........................................................................... 71
7.7 Cleaning the Water Filter ............................................................................ 72
7.8 Greasing the Fittings .................................................................................. 73
7.9 Battery ........................................................................................................ 74
7.10 Hydraulic System Cleanliness .................................................................... 75
7.11 Hydraulic Oil Requirements ........................................................................ 75
7.12 Checking the Hydraulic Oil Level ............................................................... 76
7.13 Changing the Hydraulic Oil and Filter ......................................................... 76
7.14 Bleeding the Hydraulic System .................................................................. 77
7.15 Checking the Neutral Switch ...................................................................... 78
7.16 Testing the Brake System .......................................................................... 78
7.17 Cleaning the Spray Bars ............................................................................ 79