Takeuchi TB285 - Precautions on Maintenance

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SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS ON
MAINTENANCE
Display a “DO NOT OPERATE” alert sign
Severeinjurycouldresultifanunauthorized
person should start the engine or touch
controls during inspection or maintenance.
•Beforeperformingmaintenance,stopthe
engine, remove the key and take it with
you.
PRECAUTIONS ON MAINTENANCE
•Displaya“DONOTOPERATE”alertsign
on easy-to-see locations such as on the
starter switch or on control levers.
Use the correct tools
Do not use damaged or weakened tools or
tools designed for other purposes. Use tools
appropriate for the work involved.
Replace safety-critical parts periodically
•Replacefuelhosesperiodically.Fuelhoses
wear out over time, even if they do not
show any symptom of wear.
•Regardlessofthereplacementschedule,
replace immediately if a symptom of wear
is found.
 Referto“Listofsafety-criticalparts”for
further details.
Explosionproof lighting
To prevent an ignition or explosion, use
explosion-proof lights when inspecting fuel,
oil, coolant or battery fluid. Otherwise,
explosioncouldresultcausingseriousinjury
or death.