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Cleaning
Washing the Machine
Wash the machine as needed using water alone
or with a mild detergent. You may use a rag when
washing the machine.
Important:
Do not use brackish or reclaimed
water to clean the machine.
Important:
Do not use power-washing equipment
to wash the machine. Power-washing equipment
may damage the electrical system, loosen
important decals, or wash away necessary grease
at friction points. Avoid excessive use of water
near the control panel, engine, and battery.
Important:
Do not wash the machine with the
engine running. Washing the machine with the
engine running may result in internal engine
damage.
Storage
Storage Safety
•
Shut off the machine, remove the key, and wait
for all movement to stop before you leave the
operator's position. Allow the machine to cool
before adjusting, servicing, cleaning, or storing it.
•
The owner is responsible for periodically inspecting
the charging and storage areas or facilities and
review procedures to ensure that the requirements
are being followed.
•
Do not operate the machine in an enclosed
area without adequate ventilation. Ventilate the
maintenance and storage areas for machine to
remove flammable vapors (gasses), fumes, and
other flammable materials according to applicable
fire codes and ordinances.
•
Do not store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light, such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
Storing the Machine
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
Before each use or daily
1.
Position the machine on a level surface, shift
the transmission lever to the P (P
shut off the engine, and remove the key from
the key switch.
2.
Clean dirt and grime from the entire machine,
including the engine area.
Important:
You can wash the machine
with mild detergent and water. Do not
use high-pressure water to wash the
machine. Pressure washing the machine
may damage the electrical system or wash
away necessary grease at friction points.
Avoid excessive use of water, especially near
the control panel, lights, engine, and battery.
3.
Service the air cleaner; refer to
Cleaner (page
4.
Grease the machine; refer to
Wheel Bearings (page
5.
Change the engine oil and filter; refer to
Servicing the Engine Oil (page
6.
Check the tire pressure; refer to
Tire Pressure (page
7.
For storage over 30 days, prepare the fuel
system as follows:
A.
Add a petroleum based
stabilizer/conditioner to the fuel in the
49
) position,
ARK
Servicing the Air
32).
Greasing the Front
29).
34).
Checking the
16).
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