Cub Cadet 188 Manual Del Operador página 6

5. Remove key before servicing, cleaning, or removing
material from the lawn mower.
6. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
7. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
8. To reduce a fire hazard, keep the motor cover free of grass,
leaves and debris build-up.
9. Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade
for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, and worn). Replace blade
with the original equipment manufacturer's (OEM) blade
only, listed in this manual.
10. Maintain your mower with care — Keep mower blade
sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Mower
blades are sharp and can cut, wrap the blade or wear
gloves and use extra caution when servicing them.
11. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
12. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
13. Never attempt to make wheel or cutting height
adjustments while the motor is running.
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14. After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, remove the
key, and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
Repair the damage before operating the mower.
15. Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail shield
are subject to wear and damage which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety
protection, frequently check components and replace
immediately with original equipment manufacturer's
(OEM) parts only, listed in this manual.
Average Useful Life
According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC)
and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product
has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 140 hours of
operation. At the end of the Average Useful Life, buy a new unit or
have the unit inspected annually by an authorized service dealer
to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working
properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in
accidents, injuries or death.
Your Responsibility: Restrict the use of this
power machine to persons who read, understand
and follow the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!