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e.
Use extreme care while approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may
block your vision of a child who may run into the
path of the vehicle.
f.
Remove key when vehicle is unattended to prevent
unauthorized operation.
2.
Never allow children under 16 years old to operate this
vehicle. Children 16 years old and over should read and
understand the operation instructions and safety rules in
this manual and should be trained and supervised by a
parent.
3.
Do not let children ride in the cargo box, in the driver's or
passenger's lap or anywhere other than the passenger seat.
Never give small children a ride; not even in the passenger
seat. They may fall off.
Service
1.
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless,
and deadly gas.
2.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain
all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark
plug wires and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
3.
Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear
during normal operation. Adjust and service as required.
4.
If equipped, the cooling system is under pressure. Never
remove the radiator cap when the system is hot. Slowly
turn the cap the to the first stop to release pressure before
removing the cap.
5.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
6.
Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other
safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
7.
Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the
machine while the engine is running.
8.
Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
9.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
10.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,
etc. to protect the environment.
11.
Prior to disposal, determine the proper method to dispose
of waste from your local Environmental Protection Agency.
Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of
materials in an environmentally safe fashion.
WARNING:
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
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12.
Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do not use
food or beverage containers that may mislead someone
into drinking from them. Properly dispose of the containers
immediately following the draining of fluids.
13.
DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground, down a
drain or into a stream, pond, lake or other body of water.
Observe Environmental Protection Agency regulations
when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters,
batteries, tires and other harmful waste.
14.
We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or
garden hose to clean your unit. They may cause damage to
electrical components; spindles; pulleys; bearings; or the
engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and
reduce serviceability.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any
way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway
engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper
with factory setting of engine governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment)
are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and
may include the following emission control systems: Engine
Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING:
This unit is equipped with an internal
combustion engine and should not be used on or
near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered
or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust
system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator. In the State of California the
above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your
nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service
department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
Average Useful Life
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)
and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product
has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 390 hours of
operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life, buy a new unit or
have the unit inspected annually by an authorized service dealer
to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working
properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in
accidents, injuries or death.
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