• Removegas-poweredequipmentfromthe
truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If this is not possible,
then
refuel
such
equipment
with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline
dispenser
nozzle.
, 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,
• lffuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately..
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace
gas cap
and tighten securely
GENERAL
SERVICE
o Never operate
machine
in a closed area_
,
Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the
equipment
is in safe working
condition,
• Never tamper with safety devices,
Check
their proper operation
regularly,
• Keep machine
free of grass,
leaves,
or
otherdebris
build-up.
Clean oil orfuelspill-
age and remove
any fuel-soaked
debris,
Allow machine
to cool before storing
• If you strike
a foreign
object,
stop and
inspect the machine.
Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
• Never make any adjustments
or repairs
with the engine
running
• Check grass catcher components
and the
discharge
guard
frequently
and replace
with manufacturer's
recommended
parts,
when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp.
Wrap the blade
orwear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing
them.
• Check brake operation
frequently.
Adjust
and service
as required.
• Maintain
or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
• Be sure the area is clear
of bystanders
before operating
Stop machine
if anyone
enters the area.
• Never carry passengers..
• Do not mow in reverse
unless absolutely
necessary.
Always
look down and behind
before and while backing,.
, Nevercarrychildren,
even with the btades
shut off. They may fail offand be seriously
injured
or interfere
with
safe
machine
operation.
Children
who have been given
rides in the past may suddenly
appear in
the mowing
area for another
ride and be
run over or backed
over by the machine.
• Keep children outofthe
mowing area and
in the watchful
care of a responsible
adult
other than the operator.
. Be alert and turn machine
off if a child
enters the area.
, Before andwhile
backing,
Iookbehind
and
down for small children,
. Mow up and down slopes
(15 ° Max), not
across.
, Choose alowgroundspeedsothatyouwill
not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
• Avoid starting,
stopping,
or turning
on a
slope.
If the tires lose traction,
disengage
the blades
and proceed
slowly
straight
down the slope,
• If machine stops while going uphill, disen-
gage blades,
shift into reverse
and back
down slowly
o Do not turn on slopes
unless necessary,
and then, turn slowly and gradually
down-
hill, if possible,
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