Cub Cadet 999 Operator's Manual page 5

3. Check t he blade and engine m ounting bolts atfrequent
intervals forproper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade
fordamage (e,g,, bent, cracked, worn) R eplace blade
with the original equipment manufacture's (O,EM,) blade
only, l isted inthismanual. "Use ofparts w hich d onot
meet theoriginal equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise safety!"
4. Mower blades aresharp and cancut, W rap t heblade or
wear g loves, and useextra caution w hen servicing them.
5. Keep a llnuts, bolts, and screws tight t obesure the
equipment isinsafe working condition,
6. Never tamper withsafety d evices. Check t heir p roper
operation regularly,
7. After s triking aforeign o bject, stop theengine, disconnect
thespark p lug wire and ground a gainst theengine,
Thoroughly inspect themower foranydamage. Repair
thedamage before s tarting andoperating themower.
8. Never attempt tomake awheel orcutting h eight
adjustment while theengine i srunning.
9. Grass c atcher components, discharge cover, and trail
shield a resubject towear a nddamage which c ould
expose m oving p arts orallow objects tobethrown. For
safety p rotection, frequently check c omponents and
replace immediately with original
equipment
manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual.
"Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment
specifications may lead to improper performance and
compromise safetyr'
10. Donetchangetheenginegevernorsettingereverspeed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
11. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary,
12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper
disposal of fluids and materials can harm the
environment.
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your lawn mower.