Cub Cadet GT 2544 Operator's Manual page 6

3. Before and when backing up, look behind and
down for small children.
4. Never carry children, even with the blades off.
Children may fall off and be seriously injured or may
interfere with safe machine operation.
5. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may
block your vision of a child who may run into the
machine.
6. To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage
the cutting blades before shifting in reverse. The
"Reverse Caution Mode" should not be used when
children or others are around.
7. Keep children away from hot or running engines.
They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
8. Remove the key when the machine is left unattend-
ed to prevent unauthorized operation.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the
machine. Children 14 years old and over should read
and understand the operation instructions and safety
rules in this manual and should be trained and super-
vised by a parent.
IV. TOWING FROM REAR HITCH PLATE
1. Attach towed equipment only to the hitch hole in the
rear hitch plate.
2. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for
weight limits for towed equipment and towing on
slopes.
3. Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction and loss of control.
5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
IV. SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:
1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use ex-
treme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is ex-
tremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is
spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
c. When practical, remove gas-powered equip-
ment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a trailer with a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open de-
vice.
e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
f. Never fuel machine indoors.
g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the en-
gine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at
least two minutes before refueling.
h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than
½ inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space
for fuel expansion.
i. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
j. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5
minutes before starting the engine.
k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of
grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up
oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked
debris.
l. Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light
as on a water heater, space heater, furnace,
clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
m. Allow a machine to cool at least five minutes be-
fore storing.
GENERAL SERVICE:
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated
area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless, and deadly gas.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine to prevent unintended
starting.
3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to
complete stop within approximately (5) five
seconds from the moment the PTO is disengaged.
If the blades do not stop within the this time, your
unit should be serviced professionally by an
authorized Cub Cadet Dealer.
4. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected
to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service
as required.
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