OPERATING MACHINE Precautions for After Operations 1. After finishing the day’s operation, drive the machine to a firm, level ground where no possibility of falling stones, ground collapse, or floods are present. Park the machine referring to the “Parking” in the “DRIVING MACHINE” chapter.) 2. Refill the fuel tank. CAUTION: Wash the machine immediately after d operation and then coat rust-preventive oil to protect the machine from rusting. If the machine continues to be used with rust developing, oil leaks may occur. 3. Clean the machine. 4. If anti-freeze or long life coolant is not used in cold weather, be sure to drain coolant from the radiator and the engine jacket. Also, be sure to put a “No Water in Radiator” tag in a visible place after the coolant has been drained. 5. Maintenance for long term machine storage after engaging in snow removal Anti-freeze agents such as salt (sodium chloride or calcium chloride) are scattered on snow roads. When the machine is stored for a long time after engaging in snow removal work, perform the following maintenance to protect the machine from being corroded and/or damaged by salt. IMPORTANT:
Take care not to spray water directly to electrical parts except for kinds of lights such as the headlights, work lights, and turn signal lights.
5.1 Clean and dry the machine thoroughly. Clean each cylinder rod (plated areas) and the radiator with extra care. 5.2 After positioning the machine for storage, carefully coat each cylinder rod (plated areas) and the control valve spools with rust-preventive oil. 5.3 Lubricate all pins while referring to “A. Greasing” in the ”MAINTENANCE” chapter.
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