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Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
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Itis recommended that this machine notbeused
on public roads. However, if riding on public
roads is unavoidable you must comply to equip-
ment requirements per SAEJ137b and/or
S279.4 lighting and marking standard. These
standards
require vehicles be equipped with
two(2) headlights, one(1) red taillight,
amber flashing warning lights and a SMVemblem
for operation onpublic roads.
FUEL USAGE SAFETY
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Handle gasoline withcare.
Only useapproved gasoline
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Do notattempt to fillgas tank from fuel container
unless the container spout or funnel fits inside
the fuel tank filler neck. The use of too largea
spout or funnel, or no funnel, may result inspilled
gasoline, creating highlyflammable gas vapors.
This could result infire and/or explosion, causing
severe bodily injury.
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Never take the cap offor refuel
isrunning or hot.
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Don't smoke while refueling or
fuel.
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When filling the
tank, maintain control of the
nozzle.
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Don't fill fuel tank to capacity...
expansion.
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Wipeup any spills immediately.
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Alwaystighten the fuel
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If the original equipment fuel tank cap islost,
always replace itwithan approved cap.
cap may not be safe.
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Don't drive equipment near open fire.
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Neveruse gasoline
for cleaning parts.
MOWER OPERATION
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Clear the work area
of objects which might be
picked upand thrown.
A
DANGER
The signal word "DANGER"signifies thata
source of extreme danger to a person onor
near amachine exists as a result
nature ofthe machine itself.This danger
persons issuch that itwould result
likelihood of death or
the recommended
taken.
ASAE
two(2)
Itis highly flammable.
container.
when the engine
anywhere near
allowroom for
tank cap securely.
Awill-fit
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
of the very
to
in a high
permanent injury if
precautions
are not
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When using the vehicle withmower,
follows:
a) Mowonly in daylight or ingood artificallight.
b) Never
make
a cutting height adjustment while
the engine (motor) is running ifthe operator
must dismount to doso.
c) Check the blade mounting bolts for proper
tightness at frequent intervals.
d) Shut the engine (motor) off when removing
the grass catcher or unclogging chute.
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Watch for holes inthe terrain and other
hazards.
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Do not stop or start suddenly whengoing uphill
or downhill. Mowup and down the face ofsteep
slopes; never across the face.
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Disengage power to attachment(s) and stopthe
engine (motor) before leaving the operator's
position.
MAINTANANCEAND STORAGE
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Donot lubricate ormake mechanical
while the unit is inmotion or when the engine is
running. However, if minor engine adjustments
must be made, apply the parking brake, securely
block the wheels, and use extreme caution.
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Itis necessary
to adjust the carburetor with the
engine running, take extra care notto allowrings,
wristwatches; clothing, etc. to become entangled
with moving parts.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or
over-speed the engine.
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To reduce fire hazard, keepthe engine
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
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Keep all nuts, boltsand screws
the equipment isinsafe working condition.
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Keep the
machine and supply of gasoline in
locked storage toprevent
playing or tampering withthem.
the ignition key when machine
machine isto be stored
disconnect battery cables orremove the battery.
A WARNING
The signal word "WARNING" indicates
that a source ofdanger to a person on or
near a machine exists which mayresult in
death or injury ifthe recommended pre-
cautions are not taken.
proceed as
hidden
adjustments
free of
tight tobe sure
children or others from
Always remove
is stored. When
for an exended
time,
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