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Blade Hazard
The blades
are sharp,
and they
turn at high speed.
Accidental
contact
can
cause
serious
injury.
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Keep your
hands
and feet
away
from
the mower
deck while
the engine
is running.
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Stop the engine,
disengage
the Power Take Off (PTO) clutch and remove the
key before
inspection
or maintenance
of the deck or blades.
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Disconnect
the spark
plug caps to prevent
any possibility
of accidental
starting.
Wear
heavy
gloves
to protect
your
hands
from
the
blades
when
cleaning
out the mower
deck,
or when
inspecting
or replacing
the
blades.
Thrown
Object
Hazard
Objects
hit by the blades
can be thrown
from
the tractor
with
great
force,
and may
cause
serious
injury.
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Before
mowing,
clear
the
mowing
area
of sticks,
stones,
dog
bones,
and other
litter
and loose
objects.
Mow
only
in daylight,
or in well-lit
areas
at night,
so you
can see and avoid
objects
in the grass.
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Before
operating
the tractor,
be sure the side discharge
guard
is down,
or that the optional
grass
catcher
bags and discharge
chute
are in place.
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Disengage
the Power Take Off (PTO) lever to stop the blades before
crossing
a gravel
driveway
or any other
area with loose stones.
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Always
inspect
the
mower
for damage
after
striking
a foreign
object.
Repair
or replace
any damaged
parts
before
continued
use.
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Broken
pieces
thrown
from
a worn
or damaged
blade
can cause
serious
injury.
Always
inspect
the blades
before
using
the tractor.
Fire and Burn Hazard
Gasoline
is extremely
flammable,
and gasoline
vapor
can explode.
Use extreme
care
when
handling
gasoline.
Keep gasoline
out of reach
of
children.
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Refuel
in a well
ventilated
area with
the engine
stopped.
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Allow
the engine
to cool
before
refueling.
Fuel vapor
or spilled
fuel may
ignite.
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Dry
grass
and
leaves
may
ignite
if they
are allowed
to
accumulate
around
the engine,
the exhaust
system,
or on top of the deck
(especial-
ly around
the pulleys).
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It is illegal
in some
areas
to operate
an engine
without
a USDA
qualified
spark
arrester.
Periodic
maintenance
is required
to keep
it functioning
as designed.
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