
Maintenance
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Storage
1. Follow the instructions in
Parking
(page 28) to park the machine.
2. Clean dirt off of the machine.
3. Change engine oil (page 41).
• Do not wash the engine or control panel with running water; water may enter
inside and cause rust or damage.
• Clean the machine before storage; leaving dirt or foreign objects may cause
rust or damage.
• Do not store the machine in a humid, dusty, or hot place.
• Fire hazard; do not store the machine where there is a possiblity of ignition.
• Battery dischages even when it is not in use. A battery may hold charge for a few
months, but it is a good practice to charge battery before it goes flat; it will extend
the battery life.
• Refer to the Operation Manual for the engine, for detailed instructions on preparing
the engine for storage.
• Do not forget to turn the fuel cock to "ON" position when starting the machine.
NOTE
3683M-0509-010E
Off
On
Fuel Cock
4. Clean the air cleaner (page 43).
5. Open engine cover and turn fuel cock to
"OFF" position. Close engine cover.
6. Remove battery from the machine. Service
battery (page 54).
7. Cover the machine with protective, water-
proof covering after the machine is cooled
off.