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8.
Never attempt to make a wheel or
cutting height adjustment while the
engine is running.
9.
Grass catcher components, discharge
cover, and trail shield 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!"
10.
Do not change the engine's governor
setting or over-speed the engine. The
governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
11.
Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace
if necessary.
12.
Do not crank engine with spark
plug removed.
13.
Maintain or replace safety and
instruction labels, as necessary.
14.
Follow this manual for safe loading,
unloading, transporting, and storage of
this machine.
15.
Always refer to the operator's manual
for proper instructions on off-
season storage.
16.
Observe proper disposal laws and
regulations. Improper disposal
of fluids and materials can harm
the environment.
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Do not modify engine
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), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air
Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if
so equipped.
When required, models are equipped with
low permeation fuel lines and fuel tanks for
evaporative emission control. California models
may also include a carbon canister. Please
contact Customer Support for information
regarding the evaporative emission control
configuration for your model.
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Spark Arrestor
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, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
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