Hayter SST38/ST42 Operator's Manual page 7

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PREPARATION
Warning - petrol is highly flammable:
- Store fuel in containers specially designed for this purpose.
- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling.
- Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap from the tank or add petrol while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for at least two minutes
before refuelling.
- Do not attempt to start the engine if petrol is spilled or a smell of petrol is present. Move the
machine away from the area of the spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until the
petrol vapours have dissipated.
- Always use fresh fuel. Stale fuel can block the carburettor and cause leakage.
- Replace fuel tank and oil tank caps securely.
Ensure that the cutterdeck is fully raised before transporting the tractor.
Replace faulty silencers.
Check the condition of the tyres and ensure that they are inflated to the correct pressures.
Check that the garden tractor and powered sweeper collector are in good working order, paying particular
attention to the brakes and steering. Also ensure that the forward/reverse travel control pedal moves freely
to neutral when released.
Before use, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutterdeck assembly are not worn
or damaged. Replace worn or damaged components.
Check that all linkages, connections and pivot nuts are secure and that wheel nuts are torqued correctly.
OPERATION
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Before attempting to start the engine, engage the parking brake, switch off the cutterblade and powered sweep-
er collector drives and ensure that the forward/reverse travel control pedal is in the neutral position.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
Use extreme caution when reversing.
Switch off the cutterblade and powered sweeper collector brush drives before crossing surfaces other than grass.
When using the garden tractor, never direct the discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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