EMAK Oleo-Mac OM 105J Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 54

6.2 DAILY CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE
Before starting any maintenance or repair works, thoroughly reacquaint yourself with all instructions, restrictions and recommendations
in this user's manual.
Always remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the spark plug cables before performing any cleaning, maintenance or
repairs.
When working use suitable work clothing and work footwear. Use suitable gloves when handling a mowing blade or for activities
where there is a risk of cuts.
Avoid spilling fuel, oils or other harmful substances.
Do not perform any major repairs if you do not have the necessary tools and a good knowledge about repairs of combustion
engines!
Dispose of used oil, fuel or other hazardous substances and materials in accordance environmental protection regulations in force.
6.2.1 BEFORE STARTING WORK
CHECK THE TYRE PRESSURE
Maintain the prescribed tyre pressure and check it regularly. Maintaining the prescribed tyre pressure is important for even mowing.
Various pressure values may cause difficulty in driving, or even loss of control over the mower.
The air pressure in the front and rear tyres must be in the range 80 - 140 KPa, whilst the differences between individual tyres may
be ± 10 KPa.
CHECK THE OIL LEVEL IN THE ENGINE
Park the riding mower on a horizontal surface. Open the hood and unscrew the cap of the filling opening. Screw out the oil dipstick,
wipe it dry, reinsert it and screw in. Then again screw it out and take the oil level reading.
The oil level must be between the two marks on the dipstick. If it is not, fill up with motor oil so that it reaches the "FULL" mark.
Further details about checking and filling of oil are included in a separate user's manual supplied by the engine's manufacturer.
CHECK CABLES AND BOLT CONNECTIONS
Visually inspect the condition of cables and manually check the tightness of bolt connections.
CHECK WORKING ORDER OF BRAKES
Check that the brakes work properly. Proceed as follows:
► Park the mower on an even surface and turn off the engine.
► Step on the brake pedal and engage the parking brake.
► Using the by-pass lever disengage the rear wheel drive.
► Try to push the mower forward. If the rear wheels rotate, then the brakes need to be serviced. Contact an authorised service
centre to have them adjusted.
INSPECTION OF THE WORKING ORDER OF SAFETY ELEMENTS
Before every use of the riding mower, check the working order of safety elements:
► switch under the seat
► switch on an attached grass catcher or deflector
► full grass catcher switch
6.2.2 AFTER FINISHING WORK
SETTING UP THE MOWER
After finishing mowing, elevate the mowing deck to the highest position and disable the drive for the mowing blades.
Turn off the ignition, step on the brake pedal and secure the mower in position with the parking brake. On mowers with a single
cylinder engine (BS15, 15.5 HP) close the fuel supply.
CLEANING THE MOWER
Remove all dirt and grass remains from the surface of the tractor, the ejection chute and the mowing deck.
Thoroughly clean the textile sack of the grass catcher. When it is clogged with grass, the ability of the mower to fill the grass catcher
is reduced.
WASHING THE MOWER
Before washing it, park the mower on a suitable even surface.
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