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5.
Never allow children
under 14 years old to
operate the machine. Children 14 years and over
should only operate the machine under close
parental supervision and proper instruction.
6.
Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure
your vision of a child or other hazard.
7.
Remove the key when the machine is left
unattended to prevent unauthorized operation.
1.
3.
IV. SERVICE
Use extreme care in handlinggasoline and other
fuels. They are extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
a.
Use only an approved container.
b.
Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the en-
gine running. Allow the engine to cool at least
two minutes before refueling.
c.
Replace the fuel cap securely and wipe off any
spilled fuel before starting the engine as it may
cause a fire or explosion.
d.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and oth-
er sources of ignition.
e. Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel
vapors will accumulate in the area.
f.
Never store the fuel container or machine
inside where there is an open flame or spark,
such as a gas hot water heater, space heater
or furnace.
Never run a machine
inside a closed area.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine
free of
grass, leaves or other debris build-up.
Clean up
oil or fuel spillage.
Allow the machine
to cool at
least 5 minutes before storing.
4.
Before
cleaning,
repairing
or inspecting,
make
certain
the
blade
and
all moving
parts
have
stopped.
Disconnect
the spark
plug wire,
and
keep the wire away from the spark ptug to prevent
accidental
starting.
5.
Check the blade and engine mounting
bolts at fre-
quent intervals
for proper tightness.
Also visually
inspect blades for damage (e.g., excessive
wear,
bent, cracked).
Replace
with blades which meet
original equipment
specifications.
6.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws
tight to be sure
the equipment
is in safe working
condition.
7.
Never
tamper
with
safety
devices.
Check their
proper
operation
regularly.
Use all guards
as
instructed
in this manual.
8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug and
thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
Repair
the
damage
before
restarting
and
operating the mower.
9.
Grass catcher components are subject to wear,
damage and deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or altow objects to be thrown. For
your safety protection,
frequently
check
the
components
and replace with manufacturer's
recommended parts when necessary.
10. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing blades.
11. Check the park brake operation frequently. Adjust
and service as required.
12+ Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot
during operation and can cause a burn. Allow to
cool down before touching.
13. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds
are dangerous.
14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations.
Improper disposal of fluids and materials can
harm the environment and the ecology.
a.
Prior
to
disposal,
contact
your
local
Environmental
Protection
Agency
to
determine the proper method for disposing of
the waste. Recycling centers are established
to properly
dispose
of materials
in an
environmentally safe fashion.
b.
Use proper containers when draining fluids.
Do not use food or beverage containers that
may mislead someone into drinking from
them. Properly dispose of the containers im-
mediately following the draining of fluids.
C.
DO NOT pour
oil or other fluids
into the
ground, down a drain or into a stream, pond,
lake, or other body of water. Observe Environ-
menta]
Protection
Agency
regulations
when
disposing
of oil, fuel, coolant,
brake fluid, fil-
ters, batteries, tires and other harmful waste.
15. With
the exception
of utilizing
the
deck wash
feature,
we do not recommend
the use of a
pressure
washer
or garden hose to clean your
tractor.
Water
may cause
damage
to electrical
components;
pulleys;
bearings;
or the engine.
The use of water will result in shortened
life and
reduce serviceability.
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WARNING
- YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY:
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who
read, understand
and follow the warnings and instructions
in this manual and on the machine.
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