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Section 5 Inspections before operation and work
2. Inspection Method
Users of this machine should perform start-up inspection before starting operation every day to ensure
safe and comfortable operation, according to the procedure below. Correct extraordinary conditions,
if any, immediately. If any problems are felt during operation, inspect and repair without delay.
① Go around the machine to see:
● Air pressure, wear and damage of tires ··················································
● Looseness of bolts fixing the wheels ······················································
● Fuel level, fuel leakage, damage of fuel pipe ···········································
● Level in the oil tank, contamination or leakage of oil ··································
● Battery electrolyte level ·······································································
● Deformation, damage or stain of each part
● Damage of various parts of vehicle body, looseness of bolts
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② Open the bonnet to see:
● Level and contamination of engine oil, fuel leakage ··································
● Level of cooling water, water leakage, damage of hose ·····························
● Condition of the air cleaner ··································································
● Insufficient tension or damage of cooling fan belt ·····································
● Dust or grass on the radiator grill or in the engine area ······························
● Condition of wiring loom and sheathing, loose connections ························
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② Open the bonnet to see:
● Insufficient tension or damage of clutch belt ············································
● Insufficient tension or damage of mower belt ···········································
● Deformation, damage or wear of brade ··················································
● Deformation, damage or wear of each link ··············································
● Deformation, damage or wear of gauge wheel and roller ····························
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③ Sit on the driver’s seat and check:
● Brake operating condition ····································································
● Traveling pedal operating condition ·······················································
● Allowance of steering wheel ·································································
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④ Start the engine and check:
● Color of exhaust gas ··········································································
● Operation of lamps and meters ·····························································
● Noise or vibration after the engine is started
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