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Do not store petrol from one season to another.
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Replace your petrol can if your can starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your petrol will cause
problems.
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If possible, store your sod cutter indoors and cover it to give protection from dust and dirt.
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Cover your sod cutter with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not
use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your
Chipper/shredder to rust.
IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER THE MACHINE WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE
STILL WARM.
CAUTION: Never store the lawnmower with petrol in the tank and inside a building,
where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
This section encompasses two general types of maintenance: 1. Preventative Maintenance
and 2. General Service. The first refers to regularly scheduled routine care of the sod cutter, such
as cleaning and lubrication. The second provides information on common procedures, such as
changing blade, and adjusting the drive belt that are to be performed as needed.
By following the Inspection Schedule below BEFORE and AFTER each use of the sod cutter,
appropriate actions can be taken to extend the service life of the machine and reduce any costly
repairs and unnecessary downtime for the unit.
All service should be performed by trained technicians.
10.1 Inspection Schedule
The following list aims offer some basic guidelines to performing a detailed inspection
BEFORE and AFTER each use. Certain checks will require some disassembly, i.e. the removal of
the drive guard, to perform. Depending on various environ-mental conditions and frequency of
use, other inspection points may have to be added for each machine.
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Is the engine oil filled to recommended levels? Consult Engine Manufacturer's
Manual.
Is the engine air cleaner properly attached and clean? Consult Engine
Manufacturer's Manual.
Is the transmission gear oil on needed oil level? Consult the relevant sections of
gearbox in this manual.
Are throttle cable and clutch cable properly attached? Refer to “Setting up the
sod cutter” for details.
Are throttle cable and clutch cable worn or visibly damaged? Replace if
necessary.
