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neutral, p lace theneutral l atchlevers intheneutral
lockposition andstoptheengine. D isconnect the
sparkplugwire(s) a ndinspect f ordamage. Repair
anydamage andmake suretheblades areingood
condition a ndthebladeboltsaretightbefore
restarting t heengine.
15. Donotmowexcessively steepslopes (Nomore
than15degrees o ra 26.8% grade). M owacross
theslope.
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ARNING:
Do not mow up and down
the slope. You could slip and slide into the
mower, or the mower could loose traction
and steering control.
16. Never raise the mower deck while the blades are
rotating.
17. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of a
mower with the engine running. Disengage the
blade clutch if another person approaches while
you are operating a mower.
18. Always disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent
the engine from accidentally starting before
performing any maintenance on this mower.
19. Keep the mower and especially the engine clean
and free of grease, grass and leaves to reduce the
chance of fire and to permit proper cooling.
20. The operator presence control levers located at
each handle are designed for your safety. Do not
try to defeat their operation. If the blade clutch is
engaged or the transmission is in gear, releasing
both handles will shut off the mower's engine.
MAINTENANCE A NDSTORAGE
WARNING:
Never let children or
untrained people operate or service this
mower.
1.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
2.
Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at
frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe
working condition. Also, visually inspect machine
for any damage and repair, if needed.
3.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the
engine and make certain all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground it against the engine to prevent unintended
starting.
4.
Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
5.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
6.
Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading,
transporting, and storage of this machine. (See
page 16 and page 24)
7.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light
such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer, etc.
8.
Always refer to the operator's manual for proper
instructions on off-season storage. (See page 24)
9.
If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas,
oil, etc. to protect the environment.
RELATED TOFUEL
1.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can explode
if ignited. Please respect it.
2.
Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while han-
dling fuel.
3.
Always use approved containers for fuel and fill
slowly to decrease the chance of static electricity
buildup and spillage.
4.
Store fuel in well ventilated and unoccupied build-
ings away from sparks and flames.
5.
When dispensing gasoline into approved contain-
ers, place the container on the ground when refuel-
ing to avoid a possible static electricity ignition of
fuel vapors.
6.
Do not fill containers while it is inside a vehicle,
trunk, the bed of a pickup or floor of a trailer.
7.
Always shut off the engine and permit it to cool
before removing the fuel tank cap.
8.
Always fill the fuel tank outdoors.
9.
If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the fuel
tank opening, use a funnel.
10. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the fuel reaches
one inch from the top. This space is necessary for tank
expansion. Do not overfill.
11. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
12. Do not operate or store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an open flame,
spark or pilot light such as a water heater, furnace,
clothes dryer, etc.
SLOPE OPERATION
DO:
• Mow across slopes, and exercise caution when
turning or changing direction.
• Watch for holes, ruts or bumps and hidden objects.
• Be sure of your footing. A slip could cause personal
injury.
• Check the area thoroughly before mowing.
• Slow down and use extra care.
DO NOT:
• Do not mow up and down slopes.
• Do not mow near drop offs, ditches, embankments,
etc. 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 or slippery grass. Reduced
traction could cause sliding.
• Do not mow on slopes greeater than 15 degrees as
shown on the slope gauge.
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