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Maintenance
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Never make adjustments with the engine running.
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Disengage the drive units, shut off the engine and
wait until all moving parts come to a complete
stop before making adjustments, performing
maintenance or cleaning the machine.
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Disconnect the spark plug cable before beginning
repair work.
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Keep all components in serviceable condition and
make sure all nuts, bolts and other hardware are
tight. Replace worn or damaged decals.
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Be careful when checking work tools. Use gloves
when performing maintenance work.
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Never allow persons not trained in the use of the
machine to perform service on it.
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Always park the machine on even ground before
performing maintenance or making adjustments.
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Do not disassemble the engine. This can
invalidate the engine warranty. Contact the dealer
for questions regarding service or guarantee
matters. Follow all maintenance instructions.
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Do not change the setting of governors and avoid
running the engine with over 3000 RPM. If the
engine is run too fast, damage to the machine
components can occur.
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The muffl er is designed to maintain sound levels at
an approved level and keep direct exhaust away
from the user. Exhaust gases from the engine are
extremely hot and may contain sparks that can
cause fi res or burn the user.
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Never use a machine with a defective muffl er.
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Reduce the risk of fi re by removing grass, leaves
and other debris that may have caught in the
machine.
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Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to
cool before storing.
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Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
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If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
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The machine is tested and approved only with the
equipment originally provided or recommended by
the manufacturer. Only use approved repair parts
for the machine.
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Regularly clean machine and underside,
avoid spraying engine and electrical
components with water.
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SAFETY
Remove the spark plug cable.
WARNING!
Wait until all moving parts are
completely still before performing
maintenance on the machine. Turn
off the engine and remove the spark
plug cable.
WARNING!
This unit is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved forested, brush-covered
or grassy land unless the engine's
exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrester meeting applicable
local or state laws (if any). If a
spark arrester is used, it should
be maintained in effective working
order by the operator.
8011-027
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