Cub Cadet 2000 Series Owner's Manual page 5

Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of
the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards
which could cause serious injury.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose trac¬
tion, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
DO NOT:
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over
the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause sliding.
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot
on the ground.
Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
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III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert
to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you last
saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and in
watchful care of an adult other than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the
area.
3. Before and when backing, look behind and down
for small children.
4. Never carry children. They may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with safe machine
operation.
5. Never allow children under 14 years old to
operate the machine. Children 14 years and over
should only operate machine under close parental
supervision and proper instruction.
6. Use extra care when approaching blind comers,
shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure
your vision of a child or other hazard.
7. Remove key when machine is unattended to
prevent unauthorized operation.
A IV. SERVICE
1. Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
A. Use only an approved container.
B. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow engine to cool at least
two minutes before refueling.
C. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe off any
spilled fuel before starting the engine as it
may cause a fire or explosion.
D. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and
other sources of ignition.
E. Never refuel the machine indoors because
fuel vapors will accumulate in the area.
F. Never store the fuel container or machine
inside where there is an open flame or spark,
such as a gas hot water heater, space heater
or furnace.
2. Never run a machine inside a closed area.
3. 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.
4. Before cleaning, repairing or 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.
5. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at fre¬
quent intervals for proper tightness. Also visually
inspect blade for damage (e.g., excessive wear,
bent, cracked). Replace with blade which meets
original equipment specifications.
6. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
7. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly. Use all guards as
instructed in this manual.
8. 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 oper¬
ating the mower.
9. Grass catcher components are subject to wear,
damage and deteriorate, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
your safety protection, frequently check com¬
ponents and replace with manufacturer's recom¬
mended parts when necessary.
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