SF310,370
CHAPTER 6. PRE-OPERATIONAL ROUTINE 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. WARNING: • Before inspection, be sure to park the front mower on a level and hard ground, stop the engine, lower the mower deck onto the ground, turn the PTO switch to the OFF position ( ), and check to see that the mower blades have completely ceased rotating. • Machine weight balance is a very important factor for safe operation. When your machine is equipped with an implement such as a cabin, etc., never fail to ask your dealers about machine balance. Always follow their advice. 1. INSPECTION ITEMS (1) Anything 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.) • Inspection and cleaning of air-intake port • Inspection of engine oil level • Inspection of coolant level • Inspection of fan belt • Inspection of fuel level • Inspection of fuel filter • Inspection of transmission oil level • Inspection of front and rear wheel tightening bolts and nuts • Cleaning of radiator and radiator screen • Inspection of electrical apparatus • Inspection of mower blades • Inspection of mower blade driving belt • Inspection of mower exterior parts like covers for damage and deformation • Oil leakage from mower gear case • Inspection and cleaning of gauge wheels • Inspection for loose, broken or lost pins and clips (3) While sitting in the operator’s seat: • Inspection of brakes • Adjustment of seat (4) After having started the engine: • Confirmation of the operation of safety switches 2. WAY OF INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE Refer to the section of “MAINTENANCE.” 40
