Poulan Pro 418774 Operator's Manual page 58

possible. if downhill,
turn then, and necessary,
slowly. down
blades, disengage uphill,
slope.
proceed and blades the disengage
the If slope. a on turning
slope.
have not will you that so
across. not Max), (15°
for down and behind look
the enters child a if off
operator. the than other
watchful the in and area mowing
over backed or over run
mowing the in appear suddenly
given been have who Children
with interfere or injured
They off. shut blades the with
back- while and before behind
necessary. absolutely unless
area. the enters
operat- before bystanders
as labels, instruction and
service and Adjust frequently.
them. servicing when caution
wear or blade the Wrap
necessary.
rec- manufacturer's with
discharge the and components
engine the with repairs or
restarting. before necessary,
the inspect and stop object,
storing. before cool to machine
fuel- any remove and spillage
debris other or leaves, grass,
proper their Check devices.
equipment the sure be to
area. closed
gradually and slowly
unless slopes on turn not
back and reverse into
going while stops machine
the down straight slowly
traction, lose
or stopping, starting, Avoid
the on while shift or stop
speed ground low a Choose
slopes down and up Mow
children. small
backing, while and Before
area.
machine turn and alert
adult responsible a of
the of out children Keep
machine. the
be and ride another for
may past the in rides
operation. machine
seriously be and off fall
even children, carry Never
and down look ways
reverse in mow not
passengers. carry Never
anyone if machine Stop
of clear is area the sure
necessary.
safety replace or Maintain
required.
operation brake Check
extra use and gloves,
sharp. are blades Mower
when parts, ommended
replace and frequently guard
catcher grass Check
ning.
adjustments any make Never
if Repair, machine.
foreign a strike you
Allow debris. soaked
fuel or oil Clean build-up.
of free machine Keep
regularly. operation
safety with tamper Never
condition. working safe
tight bolts and nuts all Keep
a in machine operate Never
SERVICE GENERAL
Mowers Ride-On
RULES
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tighten and
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complete.
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tank fuel the
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tires
trailer or truck
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slopes.
weight for
the at except
for designed
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a of view
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shrubs, corners,
machine.
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over backed
mowing the
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given been
run
with interfere
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for down
the enters
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watchful the
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in is
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to alert not
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for Practices Operation
SAFETY
cap gas Replace tank.
change clothing,
device. lock-open nozzle
is fueling until times all at opening
of rim the with contact
nozzle. dispenser gasoline
portable a with equipment
not is this If ground.
the from equipment gas-powered
vehicle your from away
place Always liner. plastic
on or vehicle a inside containers
appliances.
as such light pilot or spark,
container fuel or machine
indoors. machine
refueling. before cool to
the with fuel add or cap
container. gasoline
pipes, cigars, cigarettes,
explosive.
extremely is Gasoline gasoline.
damage, property or injury
GASOLINE
to distance extra allow
control. of loss and traction
towed the of weight
on or in others or children
on towing and equipment
recommendation manufacturer's
equipment towed attach
hitch a has that machine
your block may that objects
blind approaching when
the operate to children
or over run be and ride
in appear suddenly may
have who Children operation.
or injured seriously
blades the with even children,
and behind look backing,
child a if off machine
the than other adult responsible
in and area mowing the
them. saw last you where
Never activity. mowing
often are Children children.
is operator the if occur
Safe
securely.
fuel overfill Never •
ately.
on spilled is fuel If •
a use not Do
container or
in nozzle the Keep •
a from than
such refuel
the on it refuel and
Remove •
ground the on
with bed trailer
fill Never •
other or heater
flame, open an is
the store Never •
the fuel Never •
engine Allow ning.
gas remove Never •
approved only Use •
ignition. of sources
all Extinguish •
are vapors the and
handling in care
personal avoid To
OF HANDLING SAFE
SERVICE V.
and slowly Travel •
of loss cause
the slopes, On •
ment.
allow Never •
towed for limits
the Follow •
point. hitch
not Do towing.
a with only Tow •
TOWING IV.
child.
other or trees,
care extra Use •
allow Never •
machine. the by
another for area
past the in rides
machine safe
be and off fall may
carry Never •
children. small
while and Before •
area.
turn and alert Be •
a of care
of out children Keep •
remain will children
the and chine ma the
of presence the
can accidents Tragic
CHILDREN III.