Keep t henozzle i ncontact with the rim
ofthefuel t ank orcontainer opening at
all t imes u ntil fueling iscomplete.
Do not
use anozzle l ock-open
device.
Iffuel i sspilled onclothing, change cloth-
ingimmediately,
Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap
and tighten securely.
GENERALSERVICE
Never
operate
machine
in a closed
area,
Keep all nuts and bolts tight to ensure the
equipment
is in safe working condition.
N ever tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation
regularly,
Keep machine
free of grass, leaves, or
other debris
build-up,
Clean oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel-soaked
de-
bris. Allow machine to cool before storing.
•
If you strike a foreign
object,
stop and
inspectthe
machine. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
Never make any adjustments
or repairs
with the engine running.
•
Checkgrass
catchercomponents
andthe
discharge
chute frequently
and replace
with manufacturer's
recommended
parts,
when necessary.
•
Mower blades aresharp.
Wrapthe
blade
or wear gloves,
and use extra caution
when servicing
them.
Check brakeoperation
frequently.
Adjust
and service as required.
•
Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary,
•
Ensure the area ts clear of bystanders
beforeoperating.
Stop machine ifanyone
enters the area.
Never carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary, Always look down and behind
before and while backing.
Never
carry
children,
even
with
the
blades
shut off,
They may fall off and
be seriously
injured or mterfere 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
out of the 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
and while backing,
look behind
and down for small children.
Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not
across.
Choose a low ground speed so that you
will not have to stop or sh_ft while on the
slope.
Avoid starting,
stopping,
or turning on a
slope. Ifthetires
Iosetraction,
disengage
the blades
and proceed
slowly straight
down the slope.
If machine
stops
while
going
uphill,
disengage
blades, shift tnto reverse and
back down slowly.
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and
then,
turn
slowly
and gradually
downhill,
Jf possible.
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