5.
Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s)
for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace
the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer's
(O.E.M.)blade(s) only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts
which do not meet the original equipment specifications
may lead to improper performance and compromise
safety!"
6.
Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves,
and use extra caution when servicing them.
7.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
8.
Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other
safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
9.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair
the damage before starting and operating.
10.
Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the
machine while the engine is running.
11.
Grasscatcher components and the discharge cover are
subject to wear and damage which could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection,
frequently check components and replace immediately
with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.)parts only,
listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!"
12.
Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
13.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
14.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,
etc. to protect the environment.
15.
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC)and the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years,
or 270 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful
Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized
service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.
Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.
Donot modifyengine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify
engine
in any
way. Tampering
with the governor
setting
can lead to a runaway
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper
with factory
setting
of engine
governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified
to comply with California
and federal
EPA emission
regulations
for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)
are certified
to operate
on regular unleaded
gasoline,
and
may include
the following
emission
control
systems: Engine
Modification
(EM) and Three Way Catalyst
(TWC) if so equipped.
Spark Arrestor
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WARNING!
This machine
is equipped
with an
internal
combustion
engine and should
not be used
on or near any unimproved
forest-covered,
brush-
covered or grass-covered
land unless the engine's
exhaust
system is equipped
with a spark arrestor
meeting
applicable
local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should
be maintained
in
effective
working
order by the operator.
In the State of California
the above is required
by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws.
Federal laws apply on federal
lands.
A spark arrestor for the muffler
is available
through
your
nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact
the service
department,
RO. Box 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
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SECTION 2 --
IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION
PRACTICES