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11. DO NOT turn sharply. Use care when backing up.
12. Disengage power to cutter deck before crossing roads, walks or
gravel drives.
13. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
14. NEVER raise the deck with the blade engaged.
15. Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine
unattended, such as disengaging the mower, and stopping the
engine.
16. Disengage power to the attachments when transporting or when
not in use.
17. The machine and attachments should be stopped and inspected
for damage after striking a foreign object, and damage should
be repaired before restarting and operating the machine.
CAUTION
Do not touch the engine or the muffler while the
engine is running or immediately after stopping.
These areas may be hot enough to cause a burn.
DANGER
DO NOT run the engine inside a building or
a confined area without proper ventilation.
Exhaust fumes are hazardous and contain carbon
monoxide which can cause brain injury and death.
18. Keep hands and feet away from the cutter blade and moving
parts. Contact can injure.
19. Transport the mower using a heavy duty trailer or truck. Ensure
the trailer or truck has all of the necessary lighting and markings
as required by laws, codes, and ordinances. Secure a trailer
with a safety chain.
20. Be cautious when loading and unloading onto trailers or trucks.
Use only a full width ramp.
21. When transporting the mower, make sure the drive control bar
is in neutral, the blade control bar is in the neutral lock position,
the engine is off, and the wheels have been blocked.
22. Tie the mower down securely using straps, chains, cable, or
ropes. Both front and rear straps must be directed down and
outward from machine.
23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or
other objects that may obscure vision.
24. NEVER leave the machine running unattended.
2.6 MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS &
STORAGE
1.
Never make adjustments to the machine with the engine running
unless specifically instructed to do so. If the engine is running,
keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts.
2.
Place the drive control bar in neutral, engage the parking brake,
blade control bar is in the neutral lock position, stop engine and
disconnect spark plug wire to prevent accidental starting of the
engine when servicing or adjusting the machine. Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
3.
Remove spark plug wire before making any repairs.
4.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight, to ensure the machine is in
safe working condition. Check blade mounting bolts frequently
to be sure they are tight.
5.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine. See the engine operator's manual for information on
engine settings.
6.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the cutting units, drives, muffler and
engine free of grass, leaves, excessive grease, oil and dirt.
7.
Park the machine on level ground.
8.
NEVER allow untrained personnel to service the machine.
9.
Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s) or wear
gloves and USE CAUTION when servicing blades. Only replace
blades. NEVER straighten or weld blades.
10. Keep all parts in good working condition. Replace all worn or
damaged decals.
11. Use jack stands to support components when required.
12. Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy.
13. Let the engine cool before storing.
14. DO NOT store the machine near an open flame.
15. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting.
16. DO NOT store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
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