Cub Cadet 524 SWE Operator's Manual page 4

Safe Handling of Gasoline
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care
i n h a n d l i n g g a s o l i n e . G a s o l i n e i s e x t r e m e l y f l a m m a b l e a n d t h e
v a p o r s a r e e x p l o s i v e . S e r i o u s p e r s o n a l i n j u r y c a n o c c u r w h e n
g a s o l i n e i s s p i l l e d o n y o u r s e l f o r y o u r c l o t h e s w h i c h c a n i g n i t e .
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
a .
U s e o n l y a n a p p r o v e d g a s o l i n e c o n t a i n e r .
b.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
c .
N e v e r f u e l m a c h i n e i n d o o r s .
d .
N e v e r r e m o v e g a s c a p o r a d d f u e l w h i l e t h e e n g i n e i s
h o t o r r u n n i n q .
e.
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before
refueling.
f . N e v e r o v e r f i l l f u e l t a n k . F i l l t a n k t o n o m o r e t h a n %
inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for
f u e l e x o a n s i o n .
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Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
h .
l f g a s o l i n e i s s p i l l e d , w i p e i t o f f t h e e n g i n e a n d
e q u i p m e n t . M o v e m a c h i n e t o a n o t h e r a r e a . W a i t 5
minutes before starting the engine.
i.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside
w h e r e t h e r e i s a n o p e n f l a m e , s p a r k o r p i l o t l i g h t
(e.9. furnace, water heater, space heater, clothes
drver etc.).
j.
Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before
stori ng.
k . N e v e r f i l l c o n t a i n e r s i n s i d e a v e h i c l e o r o n a t r u c k
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
b e f o r e f i l l i n g .
l. lf possible, remove gas-powered equipment from
t h e t r u c k o r t r a i l e r a n d r e f u e l i t o n t h e g r o u n d . l f t h i s
is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a
trailer with a portable container, rather than from a
g a s o l i n e d i s p e n s e r n o z z l e .
m. Keeo the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
t a n k o r c o n t a i n e r o p e n i n g a t a l l t i m e s u n t i l f u e l i n g i s
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
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Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts, in the auger/
impeller housing or chute assembly. Contact with the
rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
The auger/impeller control lever is a safety device. Never
bypass its operation. Doing so makes the machine unsafe
a n d m a y c a u s e p e r s o n a l i n j u r y .
The control levers must operate easily in both directions
and automatically return to the disengaged position when
released.
Never operate with a missing or damaged chute assembly.
Keep all safety devices in place and working.
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N e v e r r u n a n e n g i n e i n d o o r s o r i n a p o o r l y v e n t i l a t e d a r e a .
E n g i n e e x h a u s t c o n t a i n s c a r b o n m o n o x i d e , a n o d o r l e s s
a n d d e a d l y g a s .
D o n o t o D e r a t e m a c h i n e w h i l e u n d e r t h e i n f l u e n c e o f
a l c o h o l o r d r u g s .
M u f f l e r a n d e n g i n e b e c o m e h o t a n d c a n c a u s e a b u r n . D o
not touch. Keep children away.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
E x e r c i s e c a u t i o n w h e n c h a n g i n g d i r e c t i o n a n d w h i l e
operating on slopes.
Plan your snow-throwing pattern to avoid discharge
t o w a r d s w i n d o w s , w a l l s , c a r s e t c . T h u s , a v o i d i n g p o s s i b l e
p r o p e r t y d a m a g e o r p e r s o n a l i n j u r y c a u s e d b y a r i c o c h e t .
Never direct discharge at children, bystanders and pets or
a l l o w a n y o n e i n f r o n t o f t h e m a c h i n e .
Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to clear
snow at too fast of a rate.
N e v e r o p e r a t e t h i s m a c h i n e w i t h o u t g o o d v i s i b i l i t y o r l i g h t .
Always be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the
h a n d l e s . W a l k , n e v e r r u n .
D i s e n g a g e p o w e r t o t h e a u g e r / i m p e l l e r w h e n t r a n s p o r t i n g
o r n o t i n u s e .
Never operate machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look down and behind and use care
w h e n b a c k i n g u p .
l f t h e m a c h i n e s h o u l d s t a r t t o v i b r a t e a b n o r m a l l y , s t o p
t h e e n g i n e , d i s c o n n e c t t h e s p a r k p l u g w i r e a n d g r o u n d i t
a g a i n s t t h e e n g i n e . I n s p e c t t h o r o u g h l y f o r d a m a g e . R e p a i r
a n y d a m a g e b e f o r e s t a r t i n g a n d o p e r a t i n g .
Disengage all control levers and stop engine before you
leave the operating position (behind the handles). Wait
until the auger/impeller comes to a complete stop before
u n c l o g g i n g t h e c h u t e a s s e m b l y , m a k i n g a n y a d j u s t m e n t s ,
o r i n s p e c t i o n s .
N e v e r p u t y o u r h a n d i n t h e d i s c h a r g e o r c o l l e c t o r
o p e n i n g s . A l w a y s u s e t h e c l e a n - o u t t o o l p r o v i d e d t o
u n c l o g t h e d i s c h a r g e o p e n i n g . D o n o t u n c l o g c h u t e
a s s e m b l y w h i l e e n g i n _ e i s r u n n i n g . S h u t o f f e n g i n e a n d
r e m a i n b e h i n d h a n d l e s u n t i l a l l m o v i n g p a r t s h a v e s t o p p e d
before unclogging.
Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer (e.9. wheel weights, tire chains, cabs etc.).
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance
is felt, then pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord
( k i c k b a c k ) w i l l p u l l h a n d a n d a r m t o w a r d e n g i n e f a s t e r t h a n
you can let go. Broken bones, fractures, bruises or sprains
could result.
lf situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use
care and good judgment. Contact Customer Support for
assistance and the name of vour nearest servicinq dealer.
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