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CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGWIRE AND PLACE WiRE WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK
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PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
STARTING WHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING
REPAIRS.
iMPORTANT
SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE
OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY.
YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH
SUCH CONTROLS.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES_
TRAINING:
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Read this operator's manual carefully, Become familiar with
the controls and know how to operate your mower properly,
Learn how to quickly stop mower,,
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Do not allow children to use your mower. Never allow adults
to use mower without proper instructions.
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Keep the area of operation clear of aU persons, especially
small children and pets,
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Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as de-
scribed in this manual,
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Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in
any manner.
Always have damage repaired before using
your mower.
Do not use accessory attachments that are notrecommended
by the manufacturer,, Use of such attachments may be
hazardous.
The blade turns when the engine is running.
PREPARATION:
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Always thoroughly cileck the area to be mowed and clear it of
alt stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects.
These objects will be thrown by the blade and can cause
severe injury..
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Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and
while using your mower,.
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Dress propedy.
Do not operate mower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.. Wear =only solid shoes with good
traction when mowing.
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Check fuel tank before starting engine.. Do not fitl gas tank
indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine ishot.
Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the
gas tank, Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the
engine.
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Always make wheel height adjustments before startingyour
mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running_
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Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
OPERATION:
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Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being
cut. Do not let other interests distract you,
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Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never run whUe operating
your mower. Always be sure of your footing- keep a firm hold
on the handles and walk.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using
your mower, or before crossing driveways, walks, roads, and
any gravel-covered areas.
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Never direct discharge of matedal toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it.
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Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your mower, stop
the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all
moving parts have stopped. Then disconnect the spark plug
wire and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent acciden-
tal starting.
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Do not continueto run your mower if you hit a foreign object,.
Follow the procedure outlined above, then repair any dam-
age before restarting and operating you mower,.
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Do not change the governor settings or overspeed the
engine,, Engine damage or personal injury may resulL
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Do not operate your mower'if it vibrates abnormally,, Exces-
sive vibration is an indication of damage; stop the engine,
safely check for the cause ofvibration and repair as required,
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Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are danger-
OUS,
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Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. Mow
across the face of slopes, never up and down or you might
lose your footing. Do not mowexcessivefy steep slopes. Use
caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when
changing directions - maintain good footing.
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Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates,
grass catcher or other safety devices in place,
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE:
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Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts often to be
sure they are tightened properly,,
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Check all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condi-
tion.
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Keep all safety devices in place and working,
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To reduce fire hazard, keep tile engine free of grass, leaves
or excessive grease and oil.
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Check grass catcher often for deterioration and wear and
replace wom bags. Use only replacement bags that are
recommended
by and comply with specifications
of the
manufacturer of your mower..
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Always keep a sharp blade on your mower.
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Allow engine to coot before storing in any enclosure.
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Never store mower with fuel in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or an ignition source
such as a hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc.
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