4, Before Operation - OREC GRH537Pro Owner's Manual

4, Before Operation

Be sure to do a delivery inspection before operating the unit.
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Your safety is your responsibility. Correct preparation will significantly
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reduce your risk of injury.
Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and how to operate them.
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Familiarize yourself with the lawn mower and its operation before you begin using it.
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Know how to shut off the lawn mower quickly in case of an emergency.
For your safety, and to maximize the service life of your lawn mower, it is very
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important to take a few moments before you operate the lawn mower to check
its condition. Be sure to take care of any problem you find or have your service
dealer correct it before you operate the lawn mower.
WARNING
Improperly maintaining this lawn mower or failing to correct a problem before operation could
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cause a malfunction in which you could be seriously injured. Always perform a pre-operation
inspection before each operation and correct any problems you find.
■Check your machine
Look around and underneath the lawn mower for signs of oil or gasoline leaks.
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Look for signs of damage.
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Check each control for proper operation.
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Check the blades for wear. Replace as necessary. (pg. 28)
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Check that the blade bolts are tight.
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Make sure there are no tears or other damage to the grass bag
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Check that all nuts,bolt,and screws are tightened.
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■Check your mowing area
Anything that can be picked up by the blades and thrown is a potential hazard to you and others.
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Look for things like stones, sticks, nails, and wire, and remove them from the work area.
People and animals near the work area can move into your lawn mower's path or into a position
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where they could be struck by thrown objects. Clear the area of pets and people, especially
children. Their safety is your responsibility.
Check the condition of the grass. Adjust your lawn mower ground speed and mowing swath
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accordingly.
■Check the engine
Place the machine on a flat surface and then check the engine oil, fuel and air cleaner using
the procedures below.
NOTICE
This machine does NOT contain engine oil when shipped out. Be sure to add oil before starting
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the engine, even if there are traces of residual oil left over in the engine from factory testing.
Engine oil: SAE10W-30、0.74qt.(0.7Liter)
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WARNING
Burn Danger: Make sure the engine has cooled before inspecting.
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