•
Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom
the truck or trailerand refuelit on the
ground.If this is not possible,then
refuel suchequipmentwith a portable
container,ratherthan from a gasoline
dispensernozzle.
•
Keepthe nozzlein contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or containeropening at
all times untilfueling is complete.Do
not use a nozzle lock-opendevice.
•
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
•
Neveroverfillfuel tank.Replacegas
cap and tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
•
Neveroperate machine in a closed are.
•
Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure
the equipment
is in safe working
condi-
tion.
•
Never tamper
with safety devices.
Check
their proper
operation
regularly.
•
Keep machine
free of grass,
leaves,
or
other debris
build-up.
Clean oil or fuel
spillage
and remove
any fuel-soaked
debris.
Allow
machine
to cool before
storing.
•
If you strike
a foreign
object,
stop and
inspect
the machine.
Repair,
if neces-
sary, before
restarting.
•
Never make any adjustments
or repairs
with the engine
running.
•
Check
grass catcher
components
and
the discharge
guard frequently
and
replace
with manufacturer's
recom-
mended
parts, when
necessary.
•
Mower blades
are sharp.
Wrap the
blade or wear gloves,
and use extra
caution
when
servicing
them.
•
Check
brake operation
frequently.
Ad-
just and service
as required.
•
Maintain
or replace
safety and instruc-
tion labels,
as necessary.
•
Be sure the area is clear of by-
standers before operating.
Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
•
Never carry passengers.
•
Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary. Always look
down and behind before and while
backing.
•
Never carry children, even with the
blades shut off. They may fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation. Chil-
dren who have been given rides in
the past may suddenly appear in
the mowing area for another ride
and be run over or backed over by
the machine.
•
Keep children out of the mowing
area and in the watchful care of a
responsible
adult other than the
operator.
•
Be alert and turn machine off if a
child enters the area.
•
Before and while backing, look
behind and down for small children.
•
Mow up and down slopes (15 °
Max), not across.
•
Choose a low ground speed so
that you will not have to stop or
shift while on the slope.
•
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning
on a slope. If the tires/ose
trac-
tion, disengage the blades and
proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
•
If machine stops while going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse
and back down slowly.
•
Do not turn on slopes unless nec-
essary, and then, turn slowly and
gradually downhill, if possible.
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