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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 people, which may
lead to serious 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 cooled
down completely. 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.
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 manipu-
lated children or unauthorised people, which
may lead to serious 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 cooled
down completely. 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 apply-
ing 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.
CHAPTER 9. STORAGE