Safety Precautions
Operate across the face of slopes, never up and down. Slow down and use
extra care when making turns or changing direction on slopes. Be sure to
travel in the recommended direction on slopes. Turf conditions can affect the
machine
’
s stability. Use caution while operating near drop
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offs.
Never raise the deck with the blades in motion. Stop the engine before
moving the machine across areas other than grass.
Never operate without the safety guards in place.
Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine.
Never touch the exhaust/exhaust guard or cooling fins with the engine is hot.
Stop engine and disconnect the park plug lead:
(1) Before clearing blockages
(2) Before cleaning, checking or working on the machine
(3) After striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage
and ensure necessary repairs are made before re
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starting
(4) If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
An out of balance cutting device causes severe vibration.
Stop engine:
(1) Whenever you leave the machine
(2) Before refueling
(3) Before cleaning between the engine and impeller
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting system.
To start, machine should ONLY be on flat ground, clear of debris.
Do not start on tables, carts, vehicles, utility work spaces, etc.
Maintenance & Storage
Disengage the drive, stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug. Wait for
all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing. Keep hands and
feet away from moving parts.
Clean the cutting system, drive, muffler and engine of any grass or debris to
prevent fires. Clean up any fuel/oil spills.
Never store machine with gasoline in the tank within an enclosed area where
fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
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