Briggs & Stratton 7800950-01 Operator's Manual page 12

10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
11. Never overfill a fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten
securely.
Operation
1. Mount and dismount machine from left side. Keep clear
of discharge opening at all times.
2. Start engine from operator's seat, if possible. Make sure
blades are OFF and parking brake is set.
3. DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP
engine, STOP blades, SET brake, and remove key before
leaving operators position of any reason.
4. DO NOT operate machine unless properly seated with
feet on feet rests or pedal(s).
5. STOP BLADES and ENGINE and make sure blades
have stopped before removing grass catcher or unclog-
ging mower to prevent loss of fingers or hand.
6. Blades must be OFF except when cutting grass. Set
blades in highest position when mowing over rough
ground.
7. Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades under-
neath deck. DO NOT place foot on ground while
BLADES are ON or machine is in motion.
8. DO NOT operate machine without entire grass catcher or
guards in place and working. DO NOT point discharge at
people, passing cars, windows or doors.
9. Slow down before turning.
10. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways.
11. STOP engine immediately after striking an obstruction.
Inspect machine and repair damage before resuming
operation.
12. Operate machine only in daylight or with good artificial
light.
13. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit loads to
those you can safely control and attach loads to hitch
plate as specified with attachment instructions.
14. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction and loss of control. When towing,
travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
15. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas. Engine
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a deadly poi-
son.
16. DO NOT discharge material against a wall or obstruc-
tion. Material may ricochet back towards the operator.
17. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
See manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and
installation of accessories.
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18. Duration of machine operation may need to be limited
due to exposure to noise and vibration.
19. DO NOT operate machine when the risk of lightning is
present.
Towing
1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for
towing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
2. Refer to "Towing Implements" in the Operation section
regarding weight limits for towed equipment and towing
on slopes.
3. DO NOT allow children or others on towed equipment.
4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause
loss of traction and loss of control. Use caution while
operating on slopes.
5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
Maintenance
1. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such
as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine
in an enclosure. Store fuel container out of the reach of
children in a well ventilated, unoccupied building.
2. Keep engine and machine free of grass, leaves or excess
grease to reduce fire hazard and engine overheating.
3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved con-
tainer outdoors and away from open flame.
4. Check brakes frequently; adjust, repair or replace as
needed.
5. Keep all bolts, nuts and screws properly tight. Check that
all cotter pins are in proper position.
6. Always provide adequate ventilation when running
engine. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly poison.
7. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery before
performing maintenance or service. Cranking engine
could cause injury.
8. DO NOT work under machine without safety blocks.
9. DO NOT stand unit on end.
10. Service engine and make adjustments only when engine
is stopped. Remove spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s)
and secure wire(s) away from spark plug(s).
11. DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or
overspeed engine.