SXG326 & SXG323
IX. STORAGE DAILY AND SHORT TERM STORAGE
LONG TERM STORAGE
a. Clean the lawn mower.
a. Clean the lawn mower and correct all troubles such as repair, replacement of defective parts, readjustment, etc.
IMPORTANT: When washing the lawn mower, avoid applying compressed water directly to the electric apparatus, oil and fuel fillers. Remove key from the starter switch. To prevent the labels from coming off, pay attention when washing so that high pressure water dose not hit the labels. When using high pressure washer, keep the distance more than 60 cm between nozzle tip of washer and label.
b. Top up the fuel tank and close the fuel cock. c. Replace the engine oil with new and let the engine idle for about 5 minutes to lubricate every part sufficiently. d. Lubricate all lubrication points. e. Grease up all greasing points. f. Check bolts and nuts for looseness and re-tighten loose ones.
b. Lower the mower deck on the ground. CAUTION: A lifted up mower deck may go down unexpectedly if the lift lever is manipulated by children or unauthorised people, which may lead to serious accidents.
g. Inflate each tire a little higher than specified. h. Dismount the mower deck or lower it to the ground. CAUTION: A lifted up mower deck may go down unexpectedly if the lift lever is manipulated by children or unauthorised people, which may lead to serious accidents.
c. The lawn mower should be stored indoors if possible. When it has to be left outdoors, cover it with tarpaulin or the like. WARNING: When it has to be left outdoors, cover it with tarpaulin after heated components such as the engine, muffler, etc. have cooled down completely. Otherwise a fire may be caused.
i. Cover the lawn mower with tarpaulin or the like in order to protect it from rainfall and dust. WARNING: When covering the lawn mower with tarpaulin, wait until heated components such as the engine, muffler, etc. have cooled down completely. Otherwise a fire may be caused.
d. When the ambient temperature is very low, remove the battery and store it in a warm shaded dry place. This will contribute greatly to easy starting of the engine in the next morning.
j. Remove the battery, charge it, adjust the electrolyte level, and store it in a shaded dry place with no access to children.
CAUTION: Remove key from the starter switch without fail before storage.
k. Charge the battery completely every month.
WARNING: Always clean up accumulated grass or leaves around heated parts, such as muffler, engine and brake, and around terminals of battery, which have possibility of leakage of electricity by water. Otherwise, it may cause a fire.
CAUTION: Remove key from the starter switch without fail before storage. OPERATION AFTER A LONG TIME OF STORAGE a. Perform the pre-operation inspection without fail. b. Let the engine idle for about 30 minutes before applying any load, to ensure maximum engine performance and service life. WARNING: Provide sufficient ventilation for exhaust fumes when starting the engine, because such fumes are very poisonous. 68
