• Keepthe nozzlein contactwiththe rim
of the fuel tank or containeropeningat
alltimesuntilfuelingis complete.Do not
use a nozzlelock-opendevice.
,
lffuel isspilledonclothing,changecloth-
ing immediately.
• Neveroverfillfueltank.Replacegascap
andtightensecurely.
GENERALSERVICE
•
Never
operate
machine
in a closed
area.
•
Keep all nuts and boltstight
to be surethe
equipment
is in safe working
condition.
•
Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Check
their proper operation
regularly.
,
Keep machine
free of grass,
leaves,
or
other debris
build-up.
Clean
oil or fuel
spillage
and remove anyfuel-soaked
de-
bris. Allow machine to cool before storing.
•
If you strike
a foreign
object,
stop and
inspect the machine.
Repair, if necessary,
before
restarting.
•
Never make any adjustments
or repairs
with the engine
running.
.
Check grass catcher components
and the
discharge
chute frequently
and replace
with manufacturer's
recommended
parts,
when necessary.
°
Mower blades aresharp.
Wrapthe
blade
or wear
gloves,
and use extra caution
when servicing
them_
•
Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.
Adjust
and service
as required_
•
Maintain orreplacesafetyandinstruction
labels, as necessary°
•
Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
before operating.
Stop machine ifanyone
enters the area°
•
Nevercarry
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.
o
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, If the tires lose traction,
disengage
the blades
and proceed
slowly
straight
down the sloper
•
If machine
stops
while
going
uphill,
disengage
blades, shift into reverse and
back down slowly,
•
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and
then,
turn
slowly
and
gradually
downhill,
if possible°
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