IX. STORAGE
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IX. STORAGE
■ LONG TERM STORAGE
a. Clean the lawn mower and correct all troubles such as
repair, replacement of defective parts, readjustment,
etc.
b. Top up the fuel tank and close the fuel cock.
c. Replace the engine oil with new and let the engine
idel for about 5 minutes to lubricate every part suf-
ficiently.
d. Lubricate all lubrication points.
e. Grease up all greasing points.
f. Check bolts and nuts for looseness and re-tighten
loose ones.
g. Inflate each tyre a little higher than specified.
h. Dismount the mower deck or lower it to the ground.
Caution:
A lifted up mower deck may go down unexpectedly if
the lift lever is manipulated children or unauthorised
people, which may lead to serious accidents.
i. Cover the lawn mower with tarpaulin or the like in
order to protect it from rainfall and dust.
Warning:
When covering the lawn mower with tarpaulin, wait
until heated components such as the engine, muffler,
etc. have cooled down completely. Otherwise a fire
may be caused.
j. Remove the battery, charge it, adjust the electrolyte
level, and store it in a shaded dry place with no
access to children.
k. Charge the battery completely every month.
Caution:
Remove the starter key without fail before storage.
■ DAILY AND SHORT TERM STORAGE
a. Clean the lawn mower.
Important:
When washing the lawn mower, avoid applying
compressed water directly to the electric apparatus,
oil and fuel fillers. Remove the starter key and cap the
switch key hole to prevent short circuits.
b. Lower the mower deck on the ground.
Caution:
A lifted up mower deck may go down unexpectedly if
the lift lever is manipulated by children or unauthorised
people, which may lead to serious accidents.
c. The lawn mower should be stored indoors if possible.
When it has to be left outdoors, cover it with tarpaulin
or the like.
Warning:
When it has to be left outdoors, cover it with tarpaulin
after heated components such as the engine, muffler,
etc. have cooled down completely. Otherwise a fire
may be caused.
d. When the ambient temperature is very low, remove
the battery and store it in a warm shaded dry place.
This will contribute greatly to easy starting of the
engine the following morning.
Caution:
Remove the starter key without fail before storage.
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