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Service
lO,Neverattemptto makeadiustmentsor repairsto the
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
compbte stop 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 subiectedto
wearduring normaloperation.Adiustand serviceas
required.
5. Checkthe blade(s)and enginemountingboltsat
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 partswhich do not meet
the originalequipmentspecificationsmaybad to
improperperformanceand compromisesafety!"
6. Mowerbladesare sharp.Wrapthe bladeor wear
gloves,and useextra cautionwhenservicingthem.
7, Keepall nuts,bolts,and screwstight to be surethe
equipmentis in safe workingcondition.
8. Nevertamperwith the safety interlocksystemor other
safety devices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.
9. After strikinga foreignobiect,stop the engine,
disconnectthe spark plug wire(s)and groundagainst
the engine.Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor any
damage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingand
operating,
machinewhile theengine is running,
11,Grasscatchercomponentsand the discharge
coverare subiectto wearand damagewhichcould
exposemovingpartsor allowobiectsto be thrown,
Forsafety protection,frequentlycheckcomponents
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and replaceimmediately with originalequipment
manufacturer's (O,E,M,)parts only,listed in this
manual,"Useof partswhich do notmeet theoriginal
equipmentspecifications may bad 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,
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This symbol points
instructions which, if
safety and/or property
of yourself and others,
Read and follow al
ual before attempting to
operate this machine.
When you see this
symbol,
N EED roTS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
>w the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
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