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Remove obstacles such as rocks before using machine, they cause the damage of
reel cutter and bed knife, and fry apart to invite an accident. In case the obstacles get
caught in the reel cutter, switch the engine off, and remove it after stopping the
driving unit completely.
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Protective cover and belt cover prevent the risk of operator, when they damaged,
replace them and settled in the proper position.
1-3 Inspection and maintenance before and after operating the machine
Danger
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Add oil and refuel when the engine is cold.
Do not add oil or refuel when the engine is operating or if the engine is hot.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
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Fire is strictly prohibited when refueling
Do not smoke or use open flames when refueling.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause the fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
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Take precaution with fuel leaks.
Be sure to check the fuel pipe and see if it is damaged and fuel leaks.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause fuel to ignite and cause a fire.
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Close the fuel cap and clean up any spilt fuel.
After refueling, be sure to securely close the fuel cap and thoroughly clean up any spilt
fuel.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause a fire.
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Fire is strictly prohibited when checking the battery
Fire is strictly prohibited when checking or charging the battery.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause the battery to ignite and explode, which can
cause burns.
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Do not let electrolyte get on your skin.
Do not let electrolyte get on your skin or on your clothes. If it gets on your skin or
clothes, immediately wash the affected area with water.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause burns or damage to your clothes.
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Install and remove the battery by following the correct procedure.
To install the battery, connect the positive (+) battery cable first. To remove the battery,
disconnect the negative (-) battery cable first.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause a short circuit, which can cause burns and a
fire.
Warning
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Do not allow the electrolyte to go below the "LOWER" level mark.
Check the electrolyte between the "UPPER" and "LOWER" level marks and that it is not
below the "LOWER" level marks.
* This comment is just for the battery equipped originally. In case the replacement battery
is maintenance-free, you do not need to check the level of electrolyte.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause the pole connector in the container to be
exposed from the electrolyte if it is below the "LOWER" level mark, which can cause
sparks when starting the engine, and the gas in the container to ignite, causing an
explosion.
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Take precaution with high-pressure oil.
Always check if the hydraulic fittings and hoses are loose or damaged. When
disconnecting the fittings and hoses, release the pressure in the hydraulic circuit.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause the high-pressure oil to break through your
skin and cause an injury.
Caution
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Be sure to check the electrical parts and wires.
Check if the electrical wires are touching other parts, if the covering is damaged, or if
the connector is loose every day before operating the machine.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause a short cut and a fire.
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Do not fill the tires with air over the specified maximum air
pressure.
When filling the tires with air, do not fill the tires over the specified maximum air
pressure.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause the tires to explode and cause an injury.
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Take sufficient precaution with exhaust gas.
Do not start the engine in an enclosed area. Start the engine outdoors with sufficient air
circulation. If you have to start the engine indoors, make sure there is sufficient
ventilation.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause you to be poisoned by the exhaust gas,
which can result in death.
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Be sure to check the parking brake lever.
Check that the brake operation is not faulty and that the parking brake lever is not
remarkably loose nor does it have remarkable play.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause an accident.
