Tools Required For Assembly - Yard Machines 232 series Owner's Manual

5 Use extreme care wge_ approaching hgnd corners, shrugs,
trees or other objects tha_ may obscur_ your vision of a enid
or hazard
IV, SERVICE
1, Use Bxtreme care In handling gasoline and other fuels. They
are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive
a. Use only an approved container.
b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel wgNe the engine i_
running. Mow engine to cool at least two minutes before
rethegng.
c. R_place gasstJne cap securery and wipe off any spilled
gasoline before slargng the engine as it may cause a Rre or
exptosion.
d Exlinguish ag cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources oi
ignition.
e Never refuel machine indoors because Nammable vapors
wig accumulate in the area.
f Never store the machine or fuel contaner inside where
there ISan open flame or spark such asa gaswaler heater,
space heater, or furnace.
2. Never run en engne irside a closed area
3. TO reduce fire hazard, seep mower free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up Cl_an up oil or fuelspillage Allow
n'Jowerto cool at least 5 minutes before storing
4, Refore cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the
blade and _ll moving parts gave stopped. Disconnect the _pa k
plug wire, and keep,the wire away from the spark plug to pre-
vent aocidente.Istarting.
g Check the blade and engine mounting bogs at frequent
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspecl blade for
damage e_L, Pent, cracked, Replace with glade which mo_ts
originalequipment _geclficatJons,
6. Keep ag nuts, gorts, and screws tight to be sue the equipment
is in safe working condition.
7. Nevertamper with safety devices, Sheik their proper operation
regularl_ , ,
O After strlkrng a foreign oblect, stop the engine, remove the wire
from the spark plug, and thorough!y inspect the mDwerfor any
damage, Repair the damage before starting and operating the
mower.
9. Never aKempt to make a wheel orcutting heighl adjustment
while the engine is runnfng.
10 Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and
gstarrorahan, wh_cP coulg expose moving parts o," _llow
nbi_cts to be thrown. For safety protection fr uuen y check
components and replace with manofathureYs recommended
harts,
when necessary
11 Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves, and us9 extra caution whet servicing them
12, DO not change the engine governor sorting or overspeed the
engine Ex:esstvo _nglne
speeds are
dangerous.
OWNER'S
WARNING-- rOU, ,' ESPONS/BZkfZY
Restrict the use of this power machine to poisons who reap
and _ slapd *co foiler the ,_armngs and instrueNnns in this
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UNPACKING
TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON
1. Remove elapses, b_eak g_ue o_ top flaps, or cut
lace at carton end and peer along lop flap le
open carton.
2. Remove loose parts if incJuded with unit (J.e.,
owner's ma.nual, etc.)
3. Cut along dotted lines a_d lay cErton down fiat.
4. Remove packing material
5. Roll or slide unit out of carton. Check carton
thoroughly for loose parts.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
Pair of PEers (Not necessary, bu helpfd)
DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE
Before setting up your lawn mower, dsoonnecl the
spark plug wire from the spark plug, and ground it
against the engine. See figure 1
NOTE: On engines with a rdbbet" boot, attach rubber
boot to a bolt on the engine to ground
S.park Plug Wtre
Nrth Rubber Boot !
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Spark Plug
All Engines with
Rubber Boot
_on Englne
_"_'_ Spa r k
Sriggs &Stratton Engines
Retaining S ar_
Post .!ug
Spark Plug Wire
Tecumseh Engines
F_GURE 1.--Grounding the Spark Plug Wire
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