Cub Cadet 3204 Operator's Manual page 7

• To reduce fire hazard, keep the
machine free of grass, leaves or
other debris build-up. Clean up oil or
fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool
at least 5 minutes before storing.
• Before cleaning,
inspecting, make certain the blade
and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and
keep the wire away from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Check the blade
mounting bolts at frequent intervals
for proper tightness. Also, visually
inspect blade for damage (e.g.,
excessive wear, bent, cracked).
Replace with blade which meets
original equipment specifications.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight
to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper
regularly. Use all
instructed in this manual.
• After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine, remove the wire from
the spark plug and thoroughly
inspect the mower for any damage.
Repair the damage before restarting
and operating the mower.
• Grass catcher components
subject to wear, damage
deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be
thrown. For your safety protection,
frequently check components and
replace with manufacturer's
recommended parts
necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can
cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear
gloves and use extra caution when
servicing blade(s).
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:
this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the
warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
• Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.
• Muffler, engine and belt guards
become hot during operation and
can cause a burn. Allow to cool
repairing or
down before touching.
• Do not change the engine governor
settings or overspeed the engine.
Excessive
dangerous.
and engine
• Observe proper disposal laws and
regulations.
offluids and materials can harm the
environment and the ecology.
• Prior to disposal, determine the
proper method to dispose of waste
from
Protection
centers are established to properly
dispose
environmentally safe fashion.
operation • Use
guards as draining fluids. Do not use food or
beverage
mislead someone into drinking from
them.
containers immediately following the
draining of fluids.
• DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into
the ground, down a drain or into a
stream, pond, lake or other body of
are
water.
and
Protection Agency regulations when
disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake
fluid, filters, batteries, tires and other
harmful waste.
• We do not recommend the use of a
pressure washer or garden hose to
when
clean your unit. They may cause
damage to electrical components;
spindles; pulleys; bearings; or the
engine. The use of water will result
in shortened
serviceability.
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engine speeds
Improper disposal
your local Environmental
Agency. Recycling
of materials in
proper containers when
containers that
Properly dispose of
Observe Environmental
life and reduce
Restrict the use of
are
an
may
the