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• Checkfue!tank before startingengine.
Do notfillgas tankindoom,when the
engineis runningor when the engine is
hot.Allowthe engineto.coolfor saveml
minutesbeforefilling the gas tank. Clean
offany spilledgasolinebefore starting
the engine.
• Alwaysmake wheel heightadjustments
beforestartingyourmower.Never
attempt to do thiswhilethe engineis
running.
• Mow only in daylightor good artificial
light.
OPERATION:
• Keep youreyes and mindon your
mowerand the area beingcut. Do not let
otherinterestsdistract y ou.
• Do not mowwet or slipperygrass.Never
run while operatingyourmower.Always
be sure of yourfooting -- keepa firm
hold on the handlesand walk.
• Do not put handsor feet near or under
rotating pads. Keep clearof the dis-
chargeopeningat all times.
•"Alwaysstop the engine whenever you
leaveor are not using yourmower,or
beforecrossingdriveways,walks, reads,
end any gravel--covered areas.
• Never directdischargeof matedal
towardbystandersnor allowanyone
near the mowerwhileyou are operating
it.
• Beforecleaning,inspecting, o r repairing
yourmower,stop the engine and make
absolutely sure the blade and all moving
parts havestopped.Then disconnect t he
sparkplug wire and keep it away from
the spark plugto preventacoidental
starting.
• Do not continueto run yourmower ifyou
hit a foreign object.Followthe procedure
outlinedabove, then repair any damage
beforerestarting and operatingyou
mower.
• Do notchangethe governorsettingsor
overspeedthe engine. Engine damage
or personal injurymay result.
• Do notoperateyourmowerif it vibrates
abnormally.Excessivevibrationis an
indication of damage; stopthe engine,
safelycheckfor the causeof vibration
and repair as required.
• Do not run the engine indoors.Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
• Never cut grass by pulling the mower
towards you. Mow across the face of
slopes, never up end down or you
might lose your footing. Do not mow
excessively steep slopes. Usa caution
when operating the mower on uneven
terrain or when changing directions --
maintain good footing.
, Never operate your mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety devices in place.
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE:
° Check the blade and the engine
mounting bolts often to be sure they are
tightened properly.
• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
be sure mower is in safe working
condition,
• Keep all safety devices in place and
working.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
free of grass, leaves or excessive
grease and oil.
• Check grass catcher often for detedora-
tion and wear and replace wom bags.
Use only replacement bags that are
recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of
your mower.
• Always keep a sharp blade on your
mower,
• Allow engine to cool before stodng in
any enclosure.
• 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.
_kLook for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!f! BECOMEALERTI!!
YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
_iLCAUTION:
Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
_kWARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
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