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General Information
Operator’s Manual
The Operator’s Manual provides information regarding
the operation, general maintenance and maintenance
intervals for your Groundsmaster machine.Refer to that
publication for additional informationwhen servicing the
machine.
Towing Traction Unit
IMPORTANT: If towing limits are exceeded, severe
damage to the piston pump may occur.
If it becomes necessary to tow (or push) the machine,
tow (or push) in a forward direction only and at a
speed below 3 mph. The piston (traction) pump is
equipped with a by--pass valve that needs to be turned
90
o
(one quarter turn) for towing. Refer to your Opera-
tor’s Manual for additional towing instructions.
1. By--pass valve location
Figure 1
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Check Hydraulic Fluid
The Groundsmaster 4000--D hydraulic system is de-
signed to operate on anti--wear hydraulic fluid. The res-
ervoir holds about 8 gallons (30.3 liters) of hydraulic
fluid. Check level of hydraulic fluid daily. See Opera-
tor’s Manual for fluid level checking procedure and oil
recommendations.
1. Hydraulic reservoir cap
Figure 2
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Hydraulic
System