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Maintenance and Storage
1.Disengage drives on level ground, lower the atattachments, set parking brake,
stop engine and remove key from ignition.
Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
2.When machine is to be parked, stored, or left unattended, lower bucket.
3.To reduce the fi re hazard, keep the engine, silencer/muffl er, battery compartment
fuel storage area, cutting units and drives free of grass, leaves, or excessive
grease.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
4.Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
5.Only cover the machine with a sheet after hot parts have sufficiently cooled
down.
6.Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes
may reach an open fl ame or spark.
7.If the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, shut off valve while storing or
transporting.
8.Do not store fuel near fl ames.
9.Never allow untrained personnel to service machine.
10.Allow the engine/muffl er to cool before checking/maintenance.
11.Appropriately manage and correctly use the tools necessary for servicing or ad-
justing the machine.
12.Use jack stands to support components when required.
13.Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy.
14.Be sure to depressurize the hydraulic system before performing maintenance
operations on it such as removing hydraulic equipment.
15.Check whether line connectors in the hydraulic system are properly tightened.
Before applying hydraulic pressure, check the connections of the hydraulic pres-
sure lines and the condition of the hoses.
16.When checking the hydraulic circuit for pinhole leaks or oil leakage from nozzles,
do not use your hands.
Use items such as paper or corrugated cardboard to fi nd leakage points.
Be extremely careful with high-pressure oil as it may pierce your skin, result.
If fl uid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours
by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result.
17.Disconnect battery before making any repairs.
Disconnect the negative terminal fi rst and the positive last.
Reconnect positive fi rst and negative last.
18.Make sure that parts such as wires are not touching each other and that their
covers have not come off .
19.Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
If possible, do not make adjustments with the engine running.
20.Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area, away from spark and fl ames.
Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from battery.
Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.
21.Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened.
Replace all worn or damaged decals.
22.Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
23.If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
About the Waste Disposal
Make sure that waste generated when servicing or repairing the machine is dis-
posed of in accordance with local regulations.
(e.g. waste oil, antifreeze batteries, rubber products, and wires etc.)
Before Long-Term Storage
For details, refer to the Engine Handling Manual and Battery Instruction Manual.
● Remove dirt, grass clippings, debris, oil stains etc. completely.
● Supply oil and apply grease to appropriate parts.
● Remove the negative battery wire.
● Removing fuel
Remove the fuel from the fuel tank and related electrical parts.
● Cleaning and replacing oil
Clean the machine and engine, and then inspect and replace the engine oil and
air cleaner oil and element.
● Oiling
Oil the various sliding parts.
● Battery
Remove the battery from the machine, recharge it, and then store it in a
well-ventilated indoor location.
● Tire pneumatic pressure
Set the tire air pressure slightly higher than normal, and then place the machine
on a board to avoid humidity.
● Storage location
Cover the machine and store it in a dry place where it will not be exposed to
rain.
