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- Checkfuel tank beforestartingengine.
Do not fill gastank indoors,when
the
engine is running or when the engine is
hot. Allow the engine to cool for several
minutes
before filling the gas tank. Clean
off any spilled gasoline
before starting
the engine,
• Always
make wheel
height
adjustments
before starting your mower. Never
attempt to do this while the engine is
running,
• Mow only in daylight
or good artificial
light,
OPERATION:
• Keep your eyes and mind on your
mower and the area being cut,, Do not let
other interests
distract you.
• Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never
run while operating
your mower. Always
be sure of your footing .-- keep a firm
hold on the handles
and walk,
,, Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-
charge
opening
at all times.
o Always
stop the engine whenever
you
leave or are not using
your mower, or
before crossing
driveways,
walks, roads,
and any gravel--covered
areas,
o Never direct discharge
of material
toward
bystanders
nor allow anyone
near the mower while you are operating
it.
° 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
accidental
starting.
• Do not continue
to run your mower if you
hit a foreign
object,
Follow the procedure
outlined
above, then repair any damage
before
restarting
and operating
you
mower_
° Do not change
the governor
settings or
overspeed
the engine.
Engine
damage
or personal
injury may result.
° Do not operate your mower if it vibrates
abnormally.
Excessive
vibration
is an
indicat)on
of damage;
stop the engine,
safely check for the cause of 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 and down or you
might lose your footing.
Do not mow
excessively
steep slopes,
Use 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.
o 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 deteriora-
tion and wear and replace
worn 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
storing 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.
_i, Look for this symbol
to point out
important
safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOMEALERT!!!
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
&CAUTION;
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_
_IbWARNING
The engine
exhaust
from this product
contains
chemicals
known to the State of
Catifornia
to cause cancer,
birth defects,
or other reproductive
harm.
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