• Keep thenozzle i ncontact with therim
ofthefuel t ankorcontainer opening at
alltimes u ntil fueling i scomplete. Donot
usea nozzle l ock-open device.
• Iffuel i sspilled o nclothing, change cloth-
ingimmediately.
• Never overfill fuettank. Replace gas cap
and tighten s ecurely.
GENERAL
SERVICE
•
Never
operate
machine
in a closed
area.
•
Keep all nuts and bolts tightto be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
•
Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.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 catcher componentsandthe
discharge chute frequently and replace
with manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.
•
Mowerbladesaresharp.
Wrapthebtade
or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
•
Checkbrakeoperationfrequentty.
Adjust
and service as required.
•
Maintain or reptacesafetyandinstruction
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.
•
Never
carry children,
even with the
blades shut off. They may fall off and
be seriously injured or interfere with safe
machine operation. Children who have
been given rides inthe past maysuddenly
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, took behind
and down for small children.
•
Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not
across.
•
Choose a tow ground speed so that you
will not have to stop or shift while on the
slope.
•
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a
slope. Ifthetires tosetraction, disengage
the blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
•
If machine
stops while
going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse and
back down slowly.
•
Do notturn on slopes unless necessary,
and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.