•hot, A low.[he engine to coo for severat
o Never cut .qrass by pulling the mower
, ._nute_bef_re_flllln_
t)_ gas tank;'Otean."i_, _: " tow_r_s y_u:.l_o_ _l'os_ the face of
off any spilled gasoline before starting the
slopes, never up and down or you might
engine.
• Always make wheel height adjustments
before starting your mower. Never
attempt to do this while the engine is
running,
, Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
OPERATION:
• Keep your eyes and mind on your mower
and the area being cut. Do not tet other
interests distract you°
• Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never
mn while operating your mower.. Always
be sure of your footing _ keep a firm
hold on the handles and walk.
- Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
upening at all times.
° Always stop the engine whenever you
leave or are not usir_g your mower, or
before crossing driveways, walks, roads,
and any gravel--covered
areas.
° Never direct discharge of mafedat toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the
mower while you are operating it,
o Before clean!ng, ins{3ectmg, or repairing
your mower, stop the engine and make
absolutely sure th e Blade and all moving
parts have:,stopped.'Then disconnect the
spark plug wii'e and keep it away from the
spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
° Do not continue to run your mower if you
hit a foreign object, Follow the procedure
outlined above, then repair any damage
before restarting and operating you
mowe ro
Do not change fhe governor settings or
overspeed the engine_ Engine damage or
personal injury may result.
- Do no1operate your mower if it vibrates
abnormally. Excessive vibration is an
indication of damage; stop the engine,
safely check for the cause of vibration
and repair as required.
o Do not run the engin e indoors. Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
lose your footing. Do not mow exces-
sively steep slopes_ Use caution when
operating the mower on uneven terrain
or when changing directions ._ maintain
good footing_
• Never operate your mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety devices in place.
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE:
. Check the blade and the engine mount-
ing bolts often to be sure they are
tightened properly.
• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
be sure mower is in safe working
condition:
, Keep all safety devices in place and
working.
° To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
free of grass, leaves or excessive grease
and oil.
• Check grass catcher often for detedora-
lion and wear and replace worn bags.
Use only replacement bags that are;
recommended by and comply with ;
specifications Of the manufacturer of your
mower.
Always keep a sharp blade on your
: mower,
• Allow
engine
to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Never store mower with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or an ignition source such
as a hot water heater, space heater,
clothes dryer, elco
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug
wire and place wire where it cannot contact
spark plug in order to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State: of
California tO cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.