Troy-Bilt 12AVB2M5309 Manual Del Operador página 4

4. Only mow across slopes, never mow up and down slopes.
5. The mower may speed up when turning downhill, always
turn uphill. Maintain control of the mower at all times.
6. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause
slipping.
7. Do not operate the mower under any conditions where
traction or stability is in question. Always be sure of your
footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If
you feel you are losing your balance or footing, release the
blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop
rotating within three (3) seconds.
8. Stay at least 3 feet (1 meter) from drop-offs, ditches,
embankments or the edge of water. You could lose your
balance or footing.
FIRE & FUEL
1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on
yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and
change clothes immediately.
2. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
3. Only use an approved portable fuel (gasoline) container. Use
only containers certified by EPA, CARB, and/or OSHA.
4. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or
running. Allow engine to cool at least five minutes before
refueling.
5. Never fuel the mower indoors.
6. Never store the mower or fuel container inside where there is
an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
7. If fuel is spilled, wipe it off the engine and mower. Clean up
oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. Move
the mower to another area. Wait at least 5 minutes before
starting the engine.
8. To reduce fire hazards, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Follow the instructions in the Service
and Maintenance section to keep your mower free of debris.
9. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1" (25mm)
below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
10. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.
11. Allow a mower to cool at least five minutes before fueling
or storing.
12. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before filling.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
13. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a
portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
14. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
SERVICE
1. Keep the mower in good working order. Replace worn or
damaged parts.
2. To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in
any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to
a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds.
Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor. Do
not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating
speed of the engine.
3. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
4. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the
blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
5. Ensure the blade comes to a complete stop within (3) three
seconds after operating the blade control. If the blade does
not stop in less than three seconds, your mower must be
serviced professionally by an authorized service dealer.
Check for proper operation per the Service and Maintenance
section.
6. Regularly check the safety interlock system for proper
function, as described later in this manual. If the safety
interlock system does not function properly, have your
mower serviced professionally by an authorized service
dealer.
7. Never tamper with the blade control safety interlock or other
safety devices. Check for proper operation per the Service and
Maintenance section.
8. Check the mower blade and engine mounting bolt torque
in accordance to the Service and Maintenance section in
this manual. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g.,
excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace the blade with the
original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade only.
9. Use of service parts which do not meet the original
equipment specifications may lead to improper performance
and compromise safety.
10. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition. Check all hardware
for tightness per the Service and Maintenance section.
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