Section 1: Safety; Training; Preparation - Troy-Bilt 34020C Owner's/Operator's Manual

WARNINGTO ALLCALIFORNIA
'_ AND OTHERPOWEREQUIPMENT OPERATORS
Under California law, and under the laws of several other states,
you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine
using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush cov-
ered, or grass covered land, or on land covered with grain,
hay, or other flammable agricultural crop, without an
engine spark arrester in continuous effective working order.
The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor power equipment, is an
internal combustion engine that burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel. Therefore,
your power equipment must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continu-
ous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine
exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not
ignite flammable material. Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to com-
ply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law, and may also be a
violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes.
Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information about
what regulations apply in your area. Contact your authorized engine dealer for
information about obtaining a spark arrester.
TRAINING PREPARATION
1. Read this Owner/Operator
Manual and the separate Engine
Owner's Manual carefully before
operating this equipment. Be com-
pletely familiar with the controls
and the proper use of this
equipment.
2. Never allow children or
untrained adults to operate this
equipment.
3. Keep the area of operation clear
of all persons, particularly small
children, and pets. Keep by-
standers at least 25 feet away from
the area of operation.
l. Thoroughly inspect the area
where the mower is to be used.
Remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones, nails, and other foreign
objects before mowing.
2. Do not operate the mower
when barefoot or wearing open
sandals. Always wear substantial
footwear which will protect your
feet and improve traction.
3. Make sure that the Wheel Drive
Lever (self-propelled models ex-
cept Models 34311 and 34328) is
in the DISENGAGE
position before starting the engine.
4. Never attempt to make a
cutting height adjustment while
the engine is running.
g. Do not operate this equipment
if you are under the influence of
alcohol, medication, or when tired
or ill.