Encore Fuzion F48B24 Operator's Manual page 6

Your mower is only as safe as the operator!
Operator carelessness or error may result in
serious bodily injury. Improper maintenance of
the machine may also result in injury. Please read
and follow these instructions on Safe Operation
and be certain that anyone using this mower
fully understands and follows these instructions.
Instructions are from ANSI Standard B17.4-2004.
1. Familiarize yourself with the controls and know
how to stop the rider and mower deck quickly.
 WARNING:
DO NOT allow children to operate the machine. DO
NOT allow any adult to operate the machine without
proper instruction.
2. Inspect your work area carefully. Remove
debris from the area to be cut. Keep all
bystanders away from the mowing area.
3. Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep
hands and feet clear of the mower deck.
4. Never direct the discharge of material toward
bystanders or allow anyone near the machine
while in operation.
5. The machine is not intended for highway or
street use. Never carry passengers!
6. Never tamper with safety devices or guards.
If a guard or safety device is damaged or
removed, replace it before operating the rider.
 CAUTION:
Never add fuel to the tank while the engine
is running or hot. ALWAYS WAIT at least
five minutes before refueling and REFUEL
WITH THE ENGINE OFF. KEEP FUEL AWAY
FROM SPARKS OR FLAMES. WIPE AWAY
any fuel spillage BEFORE starting unit. Never
fill the fuel tank indoors. Wipe up any spilled
gasoline. Gasoline is highly flammable - NO
SMOKING.
7. Handle gasoline carefully. Use an approved
gasoline container. Fill the fuel tank, to within
1" from the neck, with good quality unleaded
gasoline.
8. Seat must be occupied and drive levers must
be in the Neutral position and the Blade Clutch
must be disengaged before starting engine.
9. Operator must wear proper shoes and
clothing, which may include safety glasses
and ear protection.
10. Mow only during daylight hours or under very
good artificial light.
11. The safety shield over the Grass Discharge
area must always be bolted in place and in the
DOWN position unless the Grass Catcher is
being used.
12. If a solid object has been hit by the blades
stop the machine and check for damage.
Repair or replace any damaged / broken part
prior to restarting the engine.
13. To avoid burns, DO NOT TOUCH the engine
or muffler immediately after operation or
during.
14. Disengage blades when transporting and
when crossing walks and gravel roads.
15. DO NOT mow close to drop-offs, deep ditches
or other hazards. DO NOT attempt to mow
slopes grater than 15°, Always mow across
the face of a slope NOT up and down.
16. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution
on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping
or loss of control. Be especially cautious when
changing direction on slopes.
17. The Encore Rider is NOT designed for towing.
18. Only factory approved Grass Collection
Systems are permitted.
19. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do
Not store fuel near flames ot drain indoors.
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