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Remove
gas-powered
equipment
from
the truck or trailer and refuel
it on the
ground.
If this is not possible,
then
refuel such equipment
with a portable
container,
rather than from a gasoline
dispenser
nozzle.
Keep the nozzle
in contact
with the rim
of the fuel tank or container
opening
at
all times
until fueling
is complete.
Do
not use a nozzle
lock-open
device.
If fuel is spilled
on clothing,
change
clothing
immediately.
Never overfill fuel tank. Replace
gas
cap and tighten
securely.
GENERAL
SERVmCE
*
Never operate
machine
in a closed
are.
*
Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure
the equipment
is in safe working
condi-
tion.
Never tamper
with safety devices.
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
debris.
Allow
machine
to cool before
storing.
If you strike
a foreign
object,
stop and
inspect
the machine.
Repair,
if neces-
sary, before
restarting.
Never make any adjustments
or repairs
with the engine
running.
Check
grass catcher
components
and
the discharge
guard frequently
and
replace
with manufacturer's
recom-
mended
parts, when
necessary.
Mower
blades
are sharp.
Wrap the
blade or wear gloves,
and use extra
caution
when servicing
them.
Check
brake operation
frequently.
Ad-
just and service
as required.
Maintain
or replace
safety
and instruc-
tion labels,
as necessary.
,,
Be sure the area is clear of by-
standers before operating.
Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
,,
Never carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary. Always look
down andbehind
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. Chil-
dren who have been given rides in
the 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 mowinc_
area and in the watchful care oTa
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 (15 °
Max), not across.
Be alert and turn machine off if a
child enters the area.
,, Choose a low ground speed so
that you will not have to stop or
shift while on the slope.
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning
on a slope.
If the tires/ose
trac-
tion, 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 nec-
essary, and then, turn slowly and
gradually downhill, if possible.
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