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Children
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Tragic accidents
can occur if the operator
is not alert to the
presence of children.
Children
are often attracted
to the
machine
and the mowing
activity.
They do not understand
the dangers.
Never assume that children
will remain where
you last saw them.
a.
Keep children
out of the mowing
area and in
watchful
care of a responsible
adult other than the
operator.
b.
Be alert and turn machine
off if a child enters the
area.
c.
Before and while backing,
look behind
and down for
small children.
d.
Never carry children,
even with the blade(s) shut off.
They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine
operation.
e.
Use extreme
care when approaching
blind corners,
doorways,
shrubs, trees or other objects
that may
blockyour
vision of a child who may run into the
path of the machine.
f.
To avoid back-over
accidents,
always
disengage
the cutting
blade(s) before
shifting
into Reverse.
If equipped,
the "Reverse
Caution
Mode"
should
not be used when children
or others are around.
g.
Keep children
away from hot or running
engines.
They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
h.
Remove key when machine
is unattended
to
prevent
unauthorized
operation.
Never allow children
under 14 years of age to operate this
machine.
Children
14 and over should
read and understand
the instructions
and safe operation
practices
in this manual
and on the machine
and should
be trained
and supervised
by an adult.
Towing
1.
Tow only with a machine
that has a hitch designed
for
towing.
Do not attach towed equipment
except
at the
hitch point.
2.
Follow the manufacturers
recommendation
for weight
limits for towed equipment
and towing
on slopes.
3.
Never allow children
or others in or on towed equipment.
4.
On slopes, the weight
of the towed equipment
may cause
loss of traction
and loss of control.
5.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
6.
Do not shift to neutral
and coast downhill.
Service
SafeHandling0f Gas01ine:
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.
a.
Use only an approved
gasoline
container.
b.
Never fill containers
inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer
bed with a plastic linen Always place
containers
on the ground
away from your vehicle
before filling.
c.
When practical,
remove gas-powered
equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment
on
a trailer with a portable
container,
rather than from a
gasoline
dispenser
nozzle.
d.
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.
e.
Extinguish
all cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
f.
Never fuel machine
indoors.
g.
Never remove
gas cap or add fuel while the engine
is hot or running.
Allow engine
to cool at least two
minutes
before refueling.
h.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2
inch below
bottom
of filler neck to allow space for
fuel expansion.
i.
Replace gasoline
cap and tighten
securely.
j.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
equipment.
Move machine
to another
area. Wait 5
minutes
before starting
the engine.
k.
To reduce fire hazards, keep machine
free of grass,
leaves, or other debris build-up.
Clean up oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
I.
Never store the machine
or fuel container
inside
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light
as on a water heater, space heater, furnace,
clothes
dryer or other gas appliances.
m.
Allow a machine
to cool at least five minutes
before
storing.
GeneralService
1.
Never run an engine
indoors
or in a poorly ventilated
area.
Engine exhaust
contains
carbon
monoxide,
an odorless,
and deadly
gas.
2.
Before cleaning,
repairing,
or inspecting,
make certain
the
blade(s) and all moving
parts have stopped.
Disconnect
the
spark plug wire and ground
against
the engine to prevent
unintended
starting.
3.
Periodically
check to make sure the blades come to
complete
stop within
approximately
(5) five seconds after
operating
the blade disengagement
control.
If the blades
do not stop within
the this time frame, your machine
should
be serviced
professionally
by an authorized
MTD
Service Dealer.
4_
Check brake operation
frequently
as it is subjected
to wear
during
normal
operation.
Adjust
and service as required.
SECTION 2 --
IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION
PRACTICES
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