Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times untilfueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
Iffuel is spilledon clothing,changecloth-
ing immediately.
Neveroverfill fuel tank. Replacegas cap
and tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
Never operate machine in a closed
area.
Keepallnuts andboltstightto besurethe
equipment is in safe working condition.
Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Check
their proper operation regularly.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage andremoveanyfuel-soakedde-
bris.Allow machinetocoolbeforestoring.
If you strike a foreign object, stop and
inspectthe machine.Repair,ifnecessary,
before restarting.
Never make any adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.
Checkgrasscatchercomponentsandthe
dischargeguard frequently and replace
withmanufacturer'srecommendedparts,
when necessary.
Mowerbladesare sharp. Wrapthe blade
or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.Adjust
and service as required.
Maintainor replacesafetyandinstruction
labels, as necessary.
Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
beforeoperating.Stopmachineifanyone
enters the area.
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Never
carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse
unless absolutely
necessary.
Always
look down and behind
before
and while
backing.
Never
carry
children,
even
with
the
blades
shut off.
They
may fall off and
be
seriously
injured
or interfere
with
safe
machine
operation.
Children
who
have
been given
rides
in the past may
suddenly
appear
in the mowing
area for
another
ride and be run over or backed
over by the machine.
Keep
children
out of the mowing
area
and in the watchful
care of a responsible
adult
other than the operator.
Be alert
and turn machine
off if a child
enters
the area.
Before
and while
backing,
look
behind
and down
for small
children.
Mow up and down slopes
(15 ° Max), not
across.
Choose
a low ground
speed
so that you
will not have to stop or shift while on the
slope.
Avoid
starting,
stopping,
or turning
on a
slope.
Ifthetireslosetraction,
disengage
the blades
and proceed
slowly
straight
down the slope.
If machine
stops
while
going
uphill,
dis-
engage
blades,
shift
into
reverse
and
back down slowly.
Do not turn on slopes
unless
necessary,
and then, turn slowly and gradually
down-
hill, if possible.
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