Blocked Cutting Units; Adjustments, Lubrication, Maintenance - Ransomes Mastiff 91 Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3.7 SLOPES
TAKE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON SLOPES
• Local undulations and sinkage will change the
general slope. Avoid ground conditions which
can cause the machine to slide.
• Keep machine speeds low on slopes and
during tight turns.
• Remember there is no such thing as a "safe"
slope.
• Travel on grass slopes requires particular
care.

3.8 BLOCKED CUTTING UNITS

• Stop the engine and make sure all moving
parts are stationary.
• Apply brakes and disengage all drives.
• Release blockages with care. Keep all parts of
the body away from the cutting edge. Beware
of energy in the drive which can cause rotation
when the blockage is released.
• Keep other people away from the cutting units
as rotation of one can cause the others to
rotate.
3.9 ADJUSTMENTS, LUBRICATION,
MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
• Stop the engine and make sure all moving
parts are stationary.
• Apply brakes and disengage all drives.
• When working on the Engine remove the
spark plug
• Read all the appropriate servicing instructions.
• Use only the replacement parts supplied by
the original manufacturer.
• When adjusting the cutting cylinders take care
not to get hands and feet trapped when
rotating cylinders.
• Make sure that other people are not touching
the cutting unit.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer and battery compartments free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• When working underneath lifted parts or
machines, make sure adequate support Is
provided.
• Do not dismantle the machine without
releasing or restraining forces which can
cause parts to move suddenly.
• Do not alter engine speed above maximum
SAFETY, OPERATORS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
quoted in Engine Specification. Do not
change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speed may increase the hazard
of personal injury.
• When refuelling, STOP THE ENGINE, DO
NOT SMOKE. Add fuel before starting the
engine, never add fuel while the engine is
running.
• Use a funnel when pouring fuel from a can
into the tank.
• Do not fill the fuel tank beyond the bottom of
the filler neck.
• Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely.
• Store fuel in containers specifically designed
for this purpose.
• Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any source
of ignition until fuel vapours have dissipated.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should
be done outdoors.
• Do not spill fuel onto hot components.
• When servicing batteries, DO NOT SMOKE,
and keep naked lights away.
• Do not place any metal objects across the
terminals.
• When Pressure Washing the Mower. Turn the
engine off and remove the starter key.
If the engine has been running, it should be
allowed to cool sufficiently to prevent damage
to the block and exhaust manifold. Never
force water into any electrical components,
the air cleaner or exhaust muffler as water
could enter the engine cylinder and cause
damage.
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