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Check theblade(s) and engine mounting
bolts a tfrequent
intervals forproper tightness.
Also, visually inspect blade(s) for
damage (e.g., excessive
wear, bent, cracked). Replace the
blade(s) with the original equipment
manufacturer's
(O.E.M.)
blade(s) only, listed i nthis manual. Use ofparts w hich d onot
meet the original equipment
specifications
may lead toimproper
performance
and compromise
safety!
Mower blades aresharp. Wrap t he blade o rwear gloves, and use
extra c aution when s ervicing them.
Keep a llnuts, bolts, and screws tight tobesure the equipment
is
insafe w orking condition.
Never tamper with the safety interlock system o rother safety
devices. Check their p roper operation
regularly.
After striking aforeign object, stop the engine, disconnect
the
spark p lug w ire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly
inspect the machine forany damage. Repair the damage before
starting and operating.
Never attempt tomake a djustments
orrepairs tothe machine
while t he engine isrunning.
Grass catcher components
and the discharge
cover aresubject
towear and damage which c ould e xpose moving parts o rallow
objects tobethrown. For s afety protection,
frequently
check
components
and replace immediately
with original equipment
manufacturer's
(O.E.M.) parts o nly, listed i nthis manual. Use of
parts w hich d onot m eet the original equipment
specifications
may
lead toimproper performance
and compromise
safety!
Donot c hange the engine governor settings orover-speed
the
engine. The governor
controls the maximum
safe o perating
speed
ofthe engine.
Maintain orreplace safety a nd instruction
labels, asnecessary.
Observe proper disposal laws a nd regulations
forgas, oil, e tc. t o
protect the environment.
According
tothe Consumer
Products
Safety Commission
(CPSC)
and the U.S. Environmental
Protection
Agency (EPA), this product
has anAverage Useful Life ofseven (7) years, or270 hours o f
operation.
Atthe end ofthe Average Useful Life have t he machine
inspected
annually bySears oranother qualified dealer toensure
that a llmechanical
and safety systems are working properly and
not w orn excessively.
Failure todoso canresult inaccidents,
injuries ordeath.
DO NOT MODIFY
ENGINE
Toavoid seriousinjuryor death,do notmodifyengine in anyway.
Tampering with the governorsettingcanlead to a runaway engineand
cause it to operateat unsafespeeds.Nevertamper with factorysetting
of enginegovernor.
Notice RegardingEmissions
Engineswhich are certifiedto complywith Californiaand federal
EPAemissionregulations for SORE(SmallOff RoadEquipment) are
certifiedto operateon regularunleadedgasoline,and may include
the followingemissioncontrol systems:EngineModification (EM)and
ThreeWay Catalyst(TWO)if so equipped.
SPARK
ARRESTOR
This machineis equippedwith an internalcombustion engine and
shouldnot be usedon or near anyunimproved forest-covered,
brush-covered or grass-covered land unlessthe engine'sexhaust
systemis equippedwith a sparkarrestormeetingapplicablelocalor
statelaws (if any).
If a sparkarrestoris used,it shouldbe maintained in effectiveworking
order by the operator.Inthe Stateof Californiatheaboveis required
by law (Section4442of the CaliforniaPublicResources Code). Other
states mayhavesimilarlaws.Federallaws applyon federallands.
A sparkarrestorfor the muffleris availablefor purchasebycallingSear
Parts& Repairat 1-800-469-4663.
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