Honda H3013H Owner's Manual page 9

The engine and exhaust system become very hot during operation and re-
main hot for a while after stopping. Contact with hot engine components
can cause burn injuries and can ignite some materials.
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Avoid touching a hot engine or exhaust system.
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Allow the engine to cool before performing maintenance or storing the
riding mower indoors.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless
gas. Breathing exhaust can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to
death.
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If you run the engine in an area that is confined, or even partially enclos-
ed, the air you breathe could contain a dangerous amount of exhaust
gas. To keep exhaust gas from building up, provide adequate
ventilation.
Towing Hazard
Towing vehicles such as garden carts, trailers, or other vehicles is not
recommended. Towing vehicles could cause brake failure, transmission
failure or loss of control.
Operation on Slopes
This riding mower is intended for use on relatively flat terrain.
Operating the riding mower on slopes exceeding 10 degrees (17% grade)
could cause the mower to tip over.
0 When mowing on slopes, empty the grass bags when they are half full.
The weight of full grass bags may cause the riding mower to tip over.
Maximum safe operating angle
O'MAX
MAXIMUM 10" (17% GRADE)
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