Your Responsibility - MTD 760 Operator's Manual

Service
1. Neverrun an engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilated
area. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorless,and deadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain
the blade(s)and all movingparts havestopped.
Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand groundagainstthe
engineto preventunintendedstarting.
3. Periodically checkto make surethe bladescome to
completestop withinapproximately (5) five seconds
after operatingthe bladedisengagement c ontrol.If the
bladesdo notstop within thethis time frame,your unit
shouldbe servicedprofessionally by an authorized
MTDServiceDealer.
4. Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyas it is subjectedto
wearduring normaloperation.Adjustand serviceas
required.
5. Checkthe blade(s)and enginemountingbolts at
frequentintervalsfor propertightness.Also,visually
inspectblade(s)for damage(e.g.,excessivewear,
bent,cracked). Replacethe blade(s)with theoriginal
equipmentmanufacturer's (O.E.M.)blade(s)only,
listedin this manual."Useof parts which do not meet
the originalequipmentspecificationsmaylead to
improperperformanceand compromisesafety!"
6. Mowerbladesare sharp.Wrapthe bladeor wear
gloves,and useextra cautionwhenservicingthem.
7. Keepall nuts,bolts,and screwstight tobe surethe
equipmentis in safe workingcondition.
8. Nevertamperwith the safety interlocksystemor other
safety devices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.
9. After strikinga foreignobject,stop the engine,
disconnectthe spark plug wire(s)and groundagainst
the engine.Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor any
damage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingand
operating.
10.Neverattemptto makeadjustmentsor repairsto the
machinewhile theengine is running.
11.Grasscatchercomponentsand the discharge
coverare subjectto wearand damagewhichcould
exposemovingparts or allowobjectsto be thrown.
Forsafety protection,frequentlycheckcomponents
and replaceimmediately with originalequipment
manufacturer's (O.E.M.)parts only,listed in this
manual."Useof partswhich do notmeet theoriginal
equipmentspecifications may lead to improper
performanceand compromise safety!"
12.Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingsor
over-speed the engine.The governorcontrolsthe
maximumsafe operatingspeedof theengine.
13.Maintainor replacesafety and instructionlabels,as
necessary.
14.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor
gas, oil,etc. to protecttheenvironment.
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which• if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others,
Read and follow all
instructions in this man-
ual before attempting to
operate this machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructions may
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to persons who read
unaerstand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
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