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Safe
Operation
Practices
19.
20.
Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a
complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog-
ging the chute.
6. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
7.
Never fuel machine indoor because flammable vapors will
accumulate in the area.
The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after
the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in
the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped
rotating.
8. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine is hot or
running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before
refueling.
Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge
cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or other safety
protective devices in place and working. Never operate
mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can
result in personal injury.
9. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch
below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion.
10.
11.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment.
Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting
engine.
21.
22.
23.
Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do
not touch.
12.
13.
14.
Never store the machine or fuel container near an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves,
or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel soaked debris.
Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by
manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer for
assistance.
Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
Slope Operation
General Service:
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which
can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra
caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your
safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to
measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly
area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.
1.
2.
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
WARNING
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the
blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
This symbol points
Do:
out important safety
instructions, which if
not followed, could
1.
2.
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise 3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade
for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with
the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only,
listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!”
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
3.
Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your
balance, release the blade control handle immediately, and
the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut.Wrap the blade or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
instructions in this man-
ual before attempting to
operate this machine.
Failure to comply with
these instructions may
result in personal injury.
When you see this
Do Not:
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
1.
2.
3.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you
could lose your footing or balance.
Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on
the slope gauge.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, discon-
nect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the
damage before starting and operating the mower.
Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause
slipping.
8.
9.
Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjust-
ment while the engine is running.
Service
symbol.
Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail
shield are subject to wear and damage which could
expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
safety protection, frequently check components and re-
place immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s
(O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts
which do not meet the original equipment specifications
may lead to improper performance and compromise
safety!”
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
HEED IT’S WARNING!
1.
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can
occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes,
which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes
immediately.
Your Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
2.
3.
Use only an approved gasoline container.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before filling.
10.
11.
Do not change the engine governor setting or over-rev the
engine.The governor controls the maximum safe operating
speed of the engine.
and follow the warnings
and instructions
4.
5.
Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer
and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
Maintain or replace safety labels, as necessary.
in this manual
such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather 12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper
and on the machine.
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
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