Safety Rules - Simplicity 5200 Series Operator's Manual

Safety Rules
allowed to cool for several minutes
after running. Never fill the tank
indoors and always clean up spilled
gasoline.
c. Open doors if the engine is run in
the garage — exhaust fumes are
dangerous. Do not run the engine
indoors.
• Keep the vehicle and attachments in
good operating condition, and keep
safety devices in place and in working
condition.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight
to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
• Never store the equipment with
gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark. Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
free of grass, leaves, or excessive
grease.
• The vehicle and attachments should
be stopped and inspected for damage
after striking a foreign object, and the
damage should be repaired before
restarting and operating the equipment.
• Do not change the engine governor
settings or overspeed the engine.
• When using the vehicle with mower,
proceed as follows:
a. Mow only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
b. Never make a cutting height ad¬
justment while the engine (motor) is
running if the operator must
dismount to do so.
c. Shut the engine (motor) off when
removing the grass catcher or
unclogging chute.
d. Check the blade mounting bolts for
proper tightness at frequent in¬
tervals.
• Under normal usage, the grass
catcher bag material is subject to
deterioration and wear. Check bag
frequently for deterioration and wear
and replace worn bags. Check that
replacement bags comply with the
original manufacturer's recommen¬
dations or specifications.
• Disengage power to mower before
backing up. Do not mow in reverse
unless absolutely necessary and then
only after observation of the entire area
behind the mower.
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