PRECAUTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE
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2.8.11 STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE CARRY-
ING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE OPER-
ATION OR INSPECTION
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Stop the machine only on firm and level ground and stop the en-
gine before carrying out any maintenance operation or inspec-
tion.
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If it is necessary to have the engine running during mainte-
nance, shift the safety lever (1) to the “locked” position (L) and
carry out any maintenance operation with the help of another
person; one operator must remain on board and the words to be
used during the operation must be agreed upon in advance.
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The person who carries out the maintenance operation must be
very careful not to touch any moving part of the engine.
2.8.12 BATTERY MAIN SWITCH PRECAUTIONS
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Should the electric circuits need to be checked or serviced, stop the engine, wait at least one minute, and after-
wards turn the battery main switch to OFF and extract the specific key.
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The switch must be always turned to OFF:
• When the machine is not going to be used for a long period or when the machine is prepared for prolonged
inactivity.
• When the electric circuits need to be fixed.
• Before arc welding.
• Before removing the battery.
• Before replacing a fuse.