March 2018
56
GTH-2506 AU.3
Part No.
57.0009.0730
Second Edition - Second Printing
Parking and Storage
Cleaning and washing the
machine
Clean the machine in accordance with the following
instructions:
• Remove any oil or grease traces with a dry
solvent or a volatile mineral alcohol.
• Before assembling a new part, remove any
protection product (rust-preventer, grease, wax
etc.).
• Remove any trace of rust from metal parts with
some emery cloth before smearing the part with
a protection product (rust-preventer, paint, oil
etc.).
Do not use water at high pressure for washing the
machine and especially the main valve, the solenoid
valves and electrical parts.
External washing
Before washing the machine, check that the engine
is shut down and the doors and windows are closed.
Do not, at any time, use fuel to clean the machine.
Use water or steam. In cold climates, dry the locks
after washing or smear them with antifreeze.
Before using the machine again, check its condition.
Internal washing
Wash the machine interior with some water and a
sponge. Do not use water at high pressure. After
washing, dry with a clean cloth.
Washing the engine
Before washing the engine, protect the air intake filter
to prevent water from entering the circuit.
If the machine is to be used in a marine or
equivalent environment, protect it against salt
deposits with an adequate treatment to prevent rust
formation.
Machine disposal
At the end of the machine life, call in a specialized
firm to dispose of it in compliance with the local or
national regulations.
Battery disposal
Used lead-acid batteries cannot be disposed
of as normal industrial solid wastes. Because of
the presence of harmful substances, they must be
collected, eliminated and/or recycled in accordance
with the laws of the EU.
Used batteries must be kept in a dry and confined
place. Make sure the battery is dry and the cell
plugs are tight. Place a sign on the battery to warn
of not using it. If before disposal the battery is left
in the open air, it will be necessary to dry, smear
the box and the elements with a coat of grease and
tighten the plugs. Do not rest the battery on the
ground; it is always advisable to rest it on a pallet
and cover it. The disposal of batteries shall be as
rapid as possible.
