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250 Z & Javelin Series
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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TOWING
1.
Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for tow-
ing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at the hitch
point.
2.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for 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.
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 ven-
tilated, unoccupied building.
2.
Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excess grease to reduce
fire hazard and engine overheating.
3.
When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved contain-
er 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.
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MAINTENANCE
(Continued From Previous Column)
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 per-
forming maintenance or service. Cranking engine could
cause injury.
8.
DO NOT work under machine without safety blocks.
9.
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).
10. DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or over-
speed engine.
11. Lubricate machine at intervals specified in manual to prevent
controls from binding.
12. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or
wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling
them.
13. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to spark
plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine.
14. Have machine serviced by an authorized dealer at least once
a year and have the dealer install any new safety devices.
15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as neces-
sary.
16. Use only genuine replacement parts to assure that original
standards are maintained.
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7/2006
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