Cub Cadet SERIES 3000 GT 3200 Operator's Manual page 7

• To reduce fire hazard, keep the
machine free of grass, leaves or
other debris build-up. Clean up oil or
fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool
at least 5 minutes before storing.
• Before cleaning,
inspecting, make certain the blade
and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and
keep the wire away from the spark
plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Check the
mounting bolts at frequent intervals
for proper tightness. Also, visually
inspect blade for damage (e.g.,
excessive wear, bent, cracked).
Replace with blade which meets
original equipment specifications.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight
to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their
regularly. Use
instructed in this manual.
• After striking a foreign object, stop
the engine, remove the wire from
the spark plug and thoroughly
inspect the mower for any damage.
Repair the damage before restarting
and operating the mower.
• Grass catcher
subject to
deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be
thrown. For your safety protection,
frequently check components and
replace with
recommended
necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can
cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear
gloves and use extra caution when
servicing blade(s).
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:
this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow
the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
repairing
blade and engine
proper operation
all guards
components
wear, damage
manufacturer's
parts
• Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.
• Muffler, engine and belt guards
become hot during operation and
can cause a burn. Allow to cool
or
down before touching.
• Do not change the engine governor
settings or overspeed the engine.
Excessive
dangerous.
• Observe proper disposal laws and
regulations. Improper disposal of
fluids and materials can harm the
environment and the ecology.
• Prior to disposal, determine the
proper method to dispose of waste
from
Protection
centers are established to properly
dispose
environmentally safe fashion.
• Use
as draining fluids. Do not use food or
beverage
mislead someone into drinking from
them.
containers immediately following the
draining of fluids.
• DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into
the ground, down a drain or into a
stream, pond, lake or other body of
are
water.
and
Protection Agency regulations when
disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake
fluid, filters, batteries, tires and other
harmful waste.
• With the exception of utilizing the
deck wash feature on the mower
when
decks, we do not recommend the
use of a pressure washer or garden
hose to clean your tractor. Water
may cause damage to electrical
components; pulleys; bearings; or
the engine.
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engine speeds
your local Environmental
Agency.
of materials
proper containers
containers
Properly dispose
Observe Environmental
Restrict the use of
are
Recycling
in an
when
that may
of the