VI. PRE-OPERATIONAL ROUTINE INSPECTION

It is essential for avoiding accidents or breakdown during operation to keep the lawn 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 lawn mower on a level and hard ground, stop the engine, lower the mower deck onto the ground, remove key from the starter switch, apply the parking brake (GE TYPE) or the parking lock (E TYPE), move the PTO lever 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 dealer about machine balance. Always follow their advice.

1. INSPECTION ITEMS

(1) Anything that was abnormal in the previous operation.

(2) While walking around the lawn 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

• Inspection of rear axle chain case oil level

• 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 bolts and nuts

• Inspection for loose, broken or lost pins and clips

(3) While sitting in the operator’s seat:

• Inspection of brake

• Adjustment of seat

(4) After starting the engine:

• Confirmation of the operation of safety switches

• Inspection of the operation of the steering wheel

2. WAY OF INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

Refer to the section of “MAINTENANCE.”