Makita PTM1000 Operator's Manual page 128

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Clean the plastic parts of the body with a damp sponge using water and detergent,
taking care not to wet the engine, the electrical parts or the electronic card located
under the dashboard.
IMPORTANT
body and engine!
For washing the inside of the cutting deck and
the collector channel the machine must be on
firm ground with:
– the grass-catcher or stone-guard fitted;
– the operator seated;
– the engine running;
– the transmission in neutral;
– the blades engaged.
Connect a water hose to each of the pipe fittings (1) one at a time, and running water
through for a few minutes each, with the blades moving.
When washing, the cutting deck should be in the fully lowered position. Take off the
grass-catcher, empty and rinse it, and then put it in a position where it can dry quickly.
For models with electromagnetic clutch
IMPORTANT
ic clutch:
– prevent the friction from coming into contact with oil;
– do not direct jets of high-pressure water directly onto the clutch unit;
– do not clean the clutch with petrol.
5.4.11 S
TORAGE AND INACTIVITY FOR LONG PERIODS
If the machine is likely to be unused for a long period (more
than 1 month), disconnect the cables from the battery and
follow the instructions in the engine manual. Lubricate all
joints as directed (
Empty the fuel tank by disconnecting the tube situated at
the inlet of the fuel filter (1) and follow the instructions in the
engine manual.
WARNING!
!
lected around the engine or silencer to prevent their catching fire the next time
the machine is used!
Never use hose-nozzles or harsh detergents for cleaning the
To avoid umpairing the efficient working of the electromagnet-
6.2.1).
Carefully remove any dry grass cuttings which may have col-
HOW TO USE THE MACHINE
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