Jacobsen Eclipse 2 Technical Manual page 5

d Keep your legs, arms and body inside the operator
compartment while the mower is in operation.
Keep your hands and feet away from the cutting
units.
e Do not use on the slopes greater than the safe
slope limit for the equipment.
f To guard against over turning or loss of control:
– Operate the mower across the face (horizontally),
but not up and down on the face of slopes
(vertically).
– Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes.
– Decrease the speed when you operate on slopes
or when you must turn. Use caution when you
change direction. Turf condition can change the
mower stability.
– Use caution when you operate the mower near
drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
– Be careful of holes in the terrain and other hazards
that are not visible.
g Always operate at speeds that allow you to have
complete control of the machine. Make sure of your
footing keep a tight grip the handle and walk.
Never run when you operate the mower.
h Use caution when you go near corners, trees or
other objects that can prevent a clear view.
i Equipment must meet the current regulations to be
driven on the public roads.
j Before you move across or operate on the paths or
roads, turn off the PTO switch, lift the mowers and
travel at decreased speed. Look for traffic.
k Stop the blades when the mower is on any surface
that is not grass.
l Do not release the cut grass in the direction of
persons or allow persons near the mower while in
operation.
m Do not operate the mower with damaged guards or
without safety devices in position.
n Do not change the engine governor setting or over-
speed the engine. Never change or tamper with
adjusters that are closed with a seal for the engine
speed control.
o Before you leave the operator compartment, for
any reason:
– Disengage all the drives and lower attachments to
the ground.
– Engage the parking brake.
– Stop the engine and remove the key.
p When you hit an object or mower starts to cause
the vibration that is not normal, inspect the mower
for damage and make repairs.
q Decrease the throttle setting before you stop the
engine.
r Do not use this equipment for uses that the mower
was not made for.
SAFE HANDLING OF FUELS
a The fuel and the fuel vapors are flammable. Use
caution when you add the fuel to the mower. The
fuel vapors can cause an explosion.
b Never use the containers that are not approved to
keep or transfer fuel.
c Never keep the mower or fuel containers near an
open flame or any device that can cause the
ignition of fuel or fuel vapors.
d Never fill the fuel containers inside a vehicle or on
a truck or trailer with a plastic liner. Always put the
fuel container on the ground away from your
vehicle before you fill the container.
e Refuel the mower before you start the engine.
When the engine is in operation or while the engine
is hot, never remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the
mower.
f Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke when you
add fuel. Extinguish all types of ignition.
g The fuel nozzle must touch the rim of the fuel tank
when you add fuel to the mower. Do not use a
device to lock the fuel nozzle in the open position.
h Do not over fill the fuel tank. Leave at least 1 inch
(25 mm) below the filler neck.
i Always tighten the fuel tank cap and container cap
after you add fuel.
j If the fuel spills on your clothing, change your
clothing immediately.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
a Before you clean, adjust or repair this equipment,
stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug
wire. Keep the wire away from the plug to prevent
the engine to start. Disconnect the power
connector
b Make sure the mower is parked on a solid and level
surface.
c Never work on a mower that is lifted only by the
jack. Always use the jack stands.
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