Maintenance And Storage - EMAK 91 Manuel D'utilisation

7) Disengage the blades before crossing
surfaces other than grass.
8) Never use the machine with damaged
guards, or without the safety protective
devices in place.
9) Do not change the engine governor
settings or overspeed the engine.
Operating the engine at excessive speed
can increase the risk of personal injury.
10) Before leaving the driving seat:
– disengage the blades and lower the
attachments;
– go into neutral and apply the parking
brake;
– stop the engine and remove the ignition
key.
11) Disengage the blades, stop the
engine and remove the ignition key:
– before clearing blockages or unclogging
the collector channel;
– before cleaning, checking or servicing
the machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect
the machine for da mage and make
repairs before restarting and operating
the machine;
– If the machine starts to vibrate
abnormally (check for the causes
immediately).
12) Disengage the blades for transport or
whenever they are not in use.
13) Stop the engine and disengage the
blades:
– before refuelling;
– before removing the grass-catcher.
14) Reduce the throttle during engine
run-out. If the engine is provided with a
shut-off valve, cut off the fuel when you
have finished mowing.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
2) Never store the equipment with petrol
in the tank inside a building where fumes
may reach an open flame or spark.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing
in any enclosure.
4) To reduce fire hazards, keep the
engine, silencer, battery compartment and
petrol storage area free of grass, leaves,
or excessive grease.
5) Check the grass-catcher frequently for
wear or deterioration.
6) Replace worn or damaged parts for
safety purposes.
7) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this
should be done outdoors.
8) On multi-bladed machines, remember
that the rotation of one blade can cause
other blades to rotate.
9) When the machine is to be stored or
left unattended, lower the cutting deck.
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