° Keepthe nozzle in contactwith the rim
o
of the fuel tank or containeropeningat
all timesuntilfuelingis complete.Do not
use a nozzlelock-opendevice_
Iffuelis spilledonclothing,changecloth-
ing immediately.
Neveroverfillfueltank_Replacegascap
andtightensecurely.
o
o
GENERAL
SERVICE
°
Never
operate
machine
in a closed
area.
•
Keep allnuts and bolts tightto
be surethe
equipment
is in safe working
condition.
°
Never tamperwith
safety devices, Check
their proper operation
regularty_
°
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.
o
If you strike a foreign
object,
stop and
inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
Never make any adjustments
or repairs
with the engine running.
Check grass catcher components
and the
discharge
chute frequently
and replace
with manufacturer's
recommended
parts,
when necessary_
o
Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade
or wear gloves,
and use extra caution
when servicing
them.
o
Checkbrake
operationfrequently.
Adjust
and service
as required.
°
Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
•
Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
before operating°
Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
•
Never carry passengers.
o
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 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 are&
°
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 shift while on the
slope.
°
Avoid starting,
stopping,
or turning
on a
slope, ifthetireslosetraction,
disengage
the blades
and proceed
slowly
straight
down the sloper
'
If machine
stops
while
going
uphill,
disengage
blades, shift into reverse and
back down slowly.
•
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and then,
turn
slowly
and
gradually
downhill,
if possible_
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