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6. TRANSPORTING
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The engine
and exhaust
system
become
hot during operation
and remain
hot for a while
after stopping.
Contact
with hot engine com-
ponents
or the exhaust
system
can cause
burns
and can ignite
some
materials.
Avoid
touching
the engine
or exhaust
system
for at least
15 minutes
after
the engine
has stopped.
Allow
the engine
to cool before
transporting
the
lawn
tractor.
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Towing the lawn tractor behind another vehicle or using it to push
another vehicle can damage the lawn tractor.
Transport
the
lawn
tractor
on a flat,
level
trailer
or in a pickup
truck.
To
avoid
gasoline
spillage,
keep
the lawn
tractor
level
while
transporting.
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Gasoline
is extremely
flammable,
and gasoline
vapor can ex-
plode,
causing
injury or death.
Set
the
parking
brake,
and
then
tie
the
tractor
down
securely.
Tie-down
hooks
should
be on or near the floor.
Use the tie-down
points
shown
below.
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To avoid damaging
the tie rods, be careful not to put the ropes
around or near them when securing the front end.
FRONT
TIE
ROD
REAR
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