Keepthe 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 isspilledonclothing,changeclothing
immediately.
Never overfill fuel tank. Replacegas cap
and tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
Never operate machine in a closed
area.
Keepall nuts and boltstight to be surethe
equipment is in safe working condition.
Nevertamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
•
Keep machinefree
of grass, leaves, orother
debris
build-up.
Clean
oil or fuel spillage
and
remove
any
fuel-soaked
debris.
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
guard
frequently
and replace
with manufacturer's
recommended
parts,
when
necessary.
Mower
blades
are sharp. Wrap
the blade
or wear
gloves,
and
use
extra
caution
when
servicing
them.
• Check
brake operation
frequently.
Adjust
and service
as required.
,
Maintain
or replace
safety
and instruction
labels,
as necessary.
• Be sure
the area
is clear
of bystanders
before operating.
Stop machine
if anyone
enters
the area.
• 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.
If the tires lose traction,
disengage
the
blades
and
proceed
slowly
straight
down
the slope.
,
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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