Iseki SBC550FH, Operation Manual

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CHAPTER 9. STORAGE
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DAILY AND SHORT TERM STORAGE
a. Clean the front mower.
IMPORTANT: When washing the front mower, avoid
applying compressed water directly to
the electric apparatus, oil and fuel fillers.
Remove the starter key and cap the
switch key hole to prevent short circuits.
b. Lower the mower deck on the ground.
CAUTION: A lifted up mower deck may
go down unexpectedly if the lift lever is
manipulated by children or unauthorised
p e o p l e , w h i c h m a y l e a d t o s e r i o u s
accidents.
c. The front mower should be stored indoors if
possible. When it has to be left outdoors, cover it
with tarpaulin or the like.
WARNING:When covering the front mower
with tarpaulin, wait until heated components
such as the engine, muffler, etc. have
completely cooled down . Otherwise a fire
may be caused.
d. When the ambient temperature is very low, remove
the battery and store it in a warm shaded dry place.
This will contribute greatly to easy starting of the
engine the following morning.
CAUTION: Remove the starter key without
fail before storage.
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LONG TERM STORAGE
a. Clean the front mower and correct all troubles
such as repair, replacement of defective parts,
readjustment, etc.
b. Top up the fuel tank and close the fuel cock.
c. Replace the engine oil with new and let the engine
idle for about 5 minutes to lubricate every part
sufficiently.
d. Lubricate all lubrication points.
e. Grease up all greasing points.
f. Check bolts and nuts for looseness and re-tighten
loose ones.
CHAPTER 9. STORAGE
g. Inflate each tire a little higher than specified.
h. Dismount the mower deck or lower it to the ground.
CAUTION: A lifted up mower deck may
go down unexpectedly if the lift lever is
manipulated by children or unauthorised
p e o p l e , w h i c h m a y l e a d t o s e r i o u s
accidents.
i. Cover the front mower with tarpaulin or the like in
order to protect it from rainfall and dust.
WARNING:When covering the front mower
with tarpaulin, wait until heated components
such as the engine, muffler, etc. have
completely cooled down . Otherwise a fire
may be caused.
j. Remove the battery, charge it, and store it in a
shaded dry place with no access to children.
k. Charge the battery completely every month.
CAUTION:Remove the starter key without
fail before storage.
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OPERATION AFTER A LONG TIME OF STORAGE
a. Perform the pre-operation inspection without fail.
b. Let the engine idle for about 30 minutes before
applying any load, to ensure maximum engine
performance and service life.
WARNING:Provide sufficient ventilation for
exhaust fumes when starting the engine,
because such fumes are very poisonous.