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Be sure to provide an appropriate support so that the
machine will be secured completely when the machine is to
be lifted during operation.
12-1. Precautions as to maintenance
12. Precautions as to maintenance
12-2. Prevention of damage due to high-pressure oil
The high-pressure oil, when sprayed over the skin, will cause serious injury.
Release the pressure before removing the high-pressure line, hose, and joints.
Check the tightness of all joints before starting operation.
Use a small piece of cardboard to check for leakage. When your skin is sprayed
with high-pressure oil, you must see a doctor within two to three hours.
12-3.
(JIS No.2 diesel oil)
Precautions as to fuel handling
Use of fire is prohibited strictly during fuel supply.
Put out all open fire and cigarettes.
Stop the engine to cool it outdoors before supplying fuel.
To prevent fire, keep the machine clean without dust, grease, or oil at all times.
Wipe off spilt fuel cleanly.
Refer to the battery instruction manual for the method of handling the battery.
12-4. Precautions as to battery handling
Use of fire is prohibited strictly when checking or charging the battery. The
electrolyte is dilute sulfuric acid. Do not allow it to contact your body or the
machine. If the electrolyte adheres to your body or the machine, wash it off with
water immediately. Especially when it enters your eyes or you swallow it by
mistake, see a doctor immediately.
When removing the cable from the battery, remove the negative side first, and
when attaching the cable to the battery, attach the positive side first. When the
sequence is reversed, tools may touch the machine and cause a short circuit,
generating sparks. Connect the battery cables correctly to the positive and
negative sides. If the direction of connection is wrong, the battery and its electric
equipment will be damaged.
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Thoroughly understand the method of required maintenance.
Do maintenance in a dry, clean place.
Before maintain the machine, stop the engine.
When starting the engine to check the movement, do not approach the movable
part.
Stop all driving parts, and operate respective control units to release the
pressure. (Lower the mowing unit to the ground)
Install all parts in a satisfactory state.
Repair or replace damaged parts immediately.
Replace worn or damaged parts.
Do not remodel the machine. Use genuine parts for maintenance to ensure
safety.
Remove dust, grease, and oil adhering to the machine.
Remove the minus (-) wiring from the battery before maintaining the electric
system.
When starting the engine, pay attention to the exhaust gas.
