engineis runningor whentile engineis
hot.Allowthe engineto coolforseveral
minutesbeforefillingthe gas tank.Clean
off anyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe
engine.
, Alwaysmakewheel heightadjustments
beforestartingyour mower.Never
attemptto do
this while the engine is
running.
• Mow only in daylight
or good artificial
light.
OPERATION:
o Keep your eyes and mind on your mower
and the area being cut Do not let other
interests distract you.
. Do not mow wet or slippery grass_ Never
run while operating
your mower.
Always
be sure of your footing -- keep a firm
hold on the handles
and walk.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening
at all times.
• Always stop the engine whenever
you
leave or are not using
your mower,
or
before crossing
driveways,
walks, roads,
and any gravel--covered
areas.
• Never direct discharge
of material
toward
bystanders
nor allow anyone
near tile
mower while you are operating
it,
° Before cleaning,
inspecting,
or repairing
your mower, stop the engine and make
absolutely
sure the blade and all moving
parts have stopped.
Then disconnect
the
spark plug wire and keep it away from the
spark plug to prevent
accidental
starting.
• De not continue
to run your mower if you
hit a foreign object.
Follow the procedure
outlined above, then repair any damage
before restarting
and pperating
you
mower.
• Do. not change
the governor
settings or
overspeed
the engine_ Engine damage
or
personal
injury may result.
o Do not operate
your mower if it vibrates
abnormally..
Excessive
vibration
is an
indication
of damage;
stop the engine,
safely check for the cause of vibration
and repair as required,
• Do not mn the engine indoors,
Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
- Never cut grass by pulling the mower
towards
you. Mow across the face of
slopes,
never up and down or you might
lose your fooling.
Do not mow exces-
sively steep slopes_ Use caution when
operating
the mower on uneven
terrain
or when changing
directions
.-- maintain
good footing.
• Never operate
your mower without
proper guards,
plates, grass catcher or
other safety devices
in place.
MAINTENANCE
AND
STORAGE:
• Check the blade and the engine mount-
ing bolts often to be sure they are
tightened
properly.
• Check all bolts, nuts and screws
at
frequent
intervals
for proper tightness
to
be sure mower
is in safe working
condition.
° Keep all safety devices
in place and
working.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
free of grass, leaves or excessive
grease
and oil.
• Check grass catcher
often for deteriora...
tion and wear and replace worn bags.
Use only replacement
bags that are
recommended
by and comply
with
specifications
of the manufacturer
of your
mower.
• Always
keep a sharp blade on your
mowen
• Allow engine to cool before
storing in any
enclosure.
• Never store mower with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes
may reach
an open flame or an ignition
source such
as a hot water heater, spac e heater,
clothes
dryer, etc,
CAUTION:
Always
disconnecl_ spark plug
wire and plac e wire where it cannot contaci
spark plug in order to prevent
accidental
starting when setting
up, transporting,
adjusting
or malting
repairs.
WARNING:
The engine
exhaust
from this
product contains
chemicals
known to the
State of California
to cause cancer , birth
defects,
or other reproductive
harm.