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Warranty
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2
Safety
Rules ..........................................
2-3
Product
Specifications
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5
Assembly
/ Pre-Operation
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6-7
Operation
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8-11
Maintenance
Schedule
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12
Maintenance
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12-15
Service
and Adjustments
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15-16
Storage
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16-17
Troubleshooting
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17-18
Repair
Parts .......................................
38-47
IMPORTANT:
This cutting machine
is capable
of amputating
hands and feet and throwing
ob-
jects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
_i, Look for this symbol
to point out im-
portant safety
precautions.
It means
CAUTIONN!
BECOME
ALERTH!
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
AWARNING:
In order to prevent accidental
starting
when
setting
up, transporting,
ad-
justing or making repairs, always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot
come in contact
with plug.
AWARNING:
Engine
exhaust,
some of its
constituents,
and certain vehicle
compo-
nents contain
or emit chemicals
known to
the State of California
to cause cancer
and
birth defects
or other reproductive
harm.
_I,WARNING:
Battery
posts, terminals
and
related
accessories
contain
lead and lead
compounds,
chemicals
known
to the State
of California
to cause cancer
and birth
defects
or other reproductive
harm. Wash
hands
after handling.
CAUTION:
Muffler
and other
engine
parts
become
extremel_
hot
during
operation
and
remain
hot
after
engi
has stopped.
To avoid severe
burns on contact,
stay away
from these areas.
I. GENERAL
OPERATION
• Read, understand,
and follow all
instructions
on the machine
and in the
manual(s)
before starting.
Be thoroughly
familiar
with the controls
and the proper
use of the machine
before
starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating
parts.
Keep clear of the dis-
charge
opening
at all times.
• Only allow responsible
individuals,
who
are familiar
with the instructions,
to
operate
the machine.
• Clear the area of objects
such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could
be picked
up and thrown
by blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before
mowing.
Stop the machine
if
anyone
enters the area.
• Do not operate
the mower when bare-
foot or wearing
open sandals.
Always
wear substantial
foot wear.
• Do not pull mower backwards
unless abso-
lutely necessary.
Always Iookdown
and be-
hind before and while moving
backwards.
• Never direct discharged
material
toward
anyone.
Avoid
discharging
material
againstawall
or obstruction.
Material may
richochet
back toward the operator.
Stop
the blade when crossing
gravel
surfaces.
• Do not operate
the mower without
prop-
er guards,
plates,
grass catcher
or other
safety protective
devices
in place.
• See manufacturer's
instructions
for
proper
operation
and installation
of
accessories.
Only use accessories
ap-
proved
by the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s)
when
crossing
gravel
drives,
walks,
or roads.
• Stop the engine
(motor)
whenever
you
leave the equipment,
before
cleaning
the mower
or unclogging
the chute.
• Shut the engine
(motor)
off and wait
until the blade comes
to complete
stop
before
removing
grass catcher.
• Mowonly
in daylight orgood
artificial
light.
• Do not operate
the machine
while under
the influence
of alcohol
or drugs.
• Never operate
machine
in wet grass.
Always
be sure of your footing:
keep a
firm hold on the handle;
walk,
never run.
• Disengage
the self-propelled
mech-
anism or drive clutch on mowers
so
equipped
before starting
the engine.
• If the equipment
should
start to vibrate
abnormally,
stop the engine
(motor)
and
check
immediately
for the cause.
Vibra-
tion is generally
a warning
of trouble.
• Always wearsafety
goggles or safetyglass-
es with side shields when operating
mower.
II. SLOPE
OPERATION
Slopes
are a major factor
related
to slip &
fall accidents
which can result in severe
injury. All slopes
require
extra caution.
If
2 you feel uneasy
on a slope, do not mow it.
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