7. Checking and cleaning the engine
and electrical wiring
WARNING
T
o avoid personal injury or death:
• Always stop the engine before cleaning the
wiring, cables and engine.
1. Check
whether flammable substances have
gathered on the battery, cables, wiring, muffler, or
engine, and thoroughly remove any such
substances.
2. Check the electrical circuitry for disconnections,
shorts, or loose terminals.
8. Washing the whole machine
IMPORTANT :
• Do
not wash the machine with the engine
running. Water could enter the air filter and
damage the engine. Make sure that the air filter
is kept dry.
• Remove the mud before washing the machine.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Wash the machine.
9. Checking the seat belt and ROPS
1. Check
condition of seat belt and ROPS before
operating the machine.
2. Replace if damaged.
10. Checking the engine hood lock
IMPORTANT :
• When
the engine hood is closed, make sure that
it is securely locked.
(See Opening the engine hood on page 56.)
1. Check that the engine hood only opens when the
lever is pulled up.
(1) Lever (A) “Open”
MAINTENANCE DAILY CHECKS