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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.
Touching
hot engine or exhaust
system
can cause
serious
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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To wing
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 steering
tie rods, be careful not to put the
ropes around
or near them
when
securing
the front end.
TIE
ROD
REAR
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