General Maintenance - Husqvarna PZ 72 Owner's Manual

General Maintenance

• never operate machine in a closed area.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other
debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine
to cool before storing.
• If the machine strikes a foreign object, stop
and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
• never make any adjustments or repairs with the
engine running.
• Check grass catcher components and the
discharge guard frequently and replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts, when
necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade
or wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them.
• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and
service as required.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
• Do not modify safety equipment. Check
regularly to be sure it works properly. the
machine must not be driven with defective
or unmounted protective plates, protective
cowlings, safety switches, or other protective
devices.
• Do not change the settings of governors and
avoid running the engine with overly high
engine speeds. If the engine runs too fast, there
is risk for damaging the machine components.
• Be very careful when handling battery acid.
Acid on skin can cause serious corrosive
burns. If battery acid is spilled on skin, rinse
immediately with water.
• Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a
doctor immediately.
• Be careful when servicing the battery. explosive
gases form in the battery. never perform
maintenance on the battery when smoking or
near open flames or sparks.
• the battery can explode and cause serious
injury or damage.
• ensure that the equipment is in good condition
and that all nuts and bolts, especially those
fastening the blade attachments, are properly
tightened and torqued
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SAFETY
Never drive the machine in an enclosed space
WARNING!
The battery contains lead and lead
compounds, chemicals that are
considered to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive
system damage. Wash your hands
after handling the battery.
WARNING!
This mower is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved forested, bush covered
or grassy lands unless the engine's
system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or
state laws (if any).
WARNING!
Use protective glasses for
maintenance work.
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