CHAPTER 6. PRE-OPERATIONAL INSPECTION
CHAPTER 6. PRE-OPERATIONAL INSPECTION It is essential for avoiding accidents or breakdown during operation to keep the front mower in good condition. The following pre-operational checks should be performed without fail before starting daily operation.
(4) After starting the engine: ・ Confirmation of the operation of safety switches 2. WAY OF INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING: ・ B efore inspection, be sure to park the front mower on a level and hard ground. In order to maximize the performance of the parking brake, depress the brake pedal, and then apply the parking brake. Stop the engine, and lower the mower deck onto the ground, then wait for more than 10 seconds, and check that the mower blades and blower fan have completely stopped rotating. ・ M a c h i n e w e i g h t b a l a n c e i s a v e r y important factor for safe operation. When your machine is equipped with an implement such as a cabin, etc., never fail to ask your dealer about machine balance. Always follow their advice.
Refer to the section of "MAINTENANCE."
1. INSPECTION ITEMS (1) A nything that was abnormal in the previous operations. (2) While walking around the front mower. ・ Tire inflation ・ Exterior parts (broken or deformed covers or the like) ・ Oil leakage (engine oil, transmission oil, fuel, etc.) ・ Cleaning of air-intake ・ Engine oil level ・ Coolant level ・ Cooling fan belt ・ Fuel level ・ Fuel filter ・ Transmission oil level ・ Front and rear wheel tightening bolts and nuts ・ Cleaning of radiator and radiator screen ・ Electrical apparatus ・ Mower blades ・ Mower exterior parts like covers damage and deformation ・ Oil leakage from mower gear case ・ Cleaning of gauge wheels ・ Loosen, broken or lost pins and clips ・ Loosen blower fan ・ Broken blower intake tube (3) While sitting on the operator's seat: ・ Inspection of brakes ・ Adjustment of seat 47
