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• Remove gas-powered
equipment
from
thetruck ortrailer a ndrefuel itonthe
ground. Ifthis isnot p ossible,
then refuel
such e quipmentwith
aportable
container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
• Keep t henozzle i ncontact with therim
ofthe fuel t ank orcontainer opening at
all t imes u ntil fueling iscomplete.
Do not
useanozzle lock-open
device,
° Iffuelis spilled on clothing, change cloth-
ing immediately.
• Never overfill fuel tank, Replace gas cap
and tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
•
Never operate machine in a closed area.
•
Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the
equipment
is in safe working
condition.
•
Nevertamperwith safetydevices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
°
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up, Clean oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel-soaked de-
bris, Allow machine to cool before storing.
•
If you strike a foreign object, stop and
inspect the machine, Repair,if necessary,
before restarting.
•
Never make any adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.
•
Check grass catcher components and the
discharge chute frequently and replace
with manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary,
•
Mowerbladesaresharp.
Wraptheblade
or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
•
Check brake operationfrequently. Adjust
and service as required.
•
Maintain or replace safetyand
instruction
labels,
as necessary.
•
Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
before operating,
Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
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Never carry passengers.
•
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary, Always took down and behind
before and while backing,
•
Never
carry
children,
even
with
the
.................................
blades shut off. They may fall off and
be seriously
injured or interfere with safe
machine
operation.
Children
who have
been given rides inthe past may suddenly
appear in the mowing
area for another
ride and be run over or backed
over by
the machine.
•
Keep children
out of the mowing area
and in the watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.
•
Be alert and turn machine
off if a child
enters the area.
•
Before
and while backing,
look behind
and down for small children.
•
Mow up and down slopes (!5° Max), not
across.
•
Choose a tow ground speed so that you
will not have to stop or shift while on the
slope.
•
Avoid starting,
stopping,
or turning on a
...........
lfthe tires losetraction,
disengage
the blades and proceed
slowly straight
....
down the slope.
•
If machine
stops
while
going
uphill,
disengage
blades, shift into reverse and
back down slowly,
•
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and then,
turn
slowly
and gradually
downhill,
if possible,
-
When Ioadingorunloadingthis
machine,
do not exceed
the maximum
recom-
mended operation
angle of 15 °.
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