I need a friend like that!
One thing I do to any new piece of equipment is change all fluids even if they say it's been done.
Motor oil and filter, hydraulic oil and filter, air filter, coolant, gas filter(s). That way I know it's all good and done right.
If you don't already have them download and read the manuals below, they will answer a lot of your questions.
Click
here to download the Operators Manual.
Click
here to download the Workshop Manual.