Inspection And Maintenance - Iseki SF438 Operator's Manual

8.2. Turn the PTO switch to the OFF position (
8.3. Make sure that the PTO shaft and mower blades
stop completely.
8.4. The drive shaft should be mounted or dismounted
at the front mower deck side. Never leave the
shaft connected only at the mower side. If the
PTO shaft be driven unexpectedly, the shaft will
be swung around and damage the front mower or
cause serious accidents.
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

9.1. Never start the engine in a closed place. Exhaust
fumes contain poisonous carbon monoxide, so
sufficient ventilation should be provided when
starting the engine indoors.
9.2. Be sure to wear safety glasses and gloves when
servicing the front mower.
9.3. When servicing the front mower or mounting or
dismounting the mower deck, please the front
mower on label, hard ground.
9.4. Service the front mower in a place sufficiently
illuminated, or darkness may cause unexpected
accidents.
9.5. Do not adjust or repair the front mower while the
engine is running.
9.6. When servicing the front mower or mounting or
dismounting the mower deck, stop the engine
and Remove the key (if applicable) to prevent
someone from accidentally starting the engine
and apply the parking brakes.
9.7. The engine, muffler, radiator, etc. are very hot just
after operation, so wait until those heated parts
cool down sufficiently to avoid burns.
9.8. Never remove the radiator cap while the engine
is hot or running. Wait until the engine cools
down and then relieve the radiator pressure by
releasing the radiator cap. Carelessly pouring
cooling water into the heated radiator can cause
serious damage to the radiator and the engine.
Careless removal of the radiator cap can cause
serious injury because of superheated water
vapor.
9.9. Before servicing the front mower, be sure to turn
the PTO switch to the OFF position (
make sure that the mower blades have stopped
completely. Rotating blades may cause serious
accidents.
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