Baroness GM2810, Service Manual

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Replace all fuel tanks and container caps
securely.
Check that operator's presence controls,
safety switches and shields are attached and
functioning properly.
Do not operate unless they are functioning
properly.
If the brake operation is faulty or the parking
brake lever has noticeable play, be sure to
adjust or repair them before operating the
machine.
Replace faulty mufflers.
Before using, always visually inspect to see
that the blades, blade bolts, and cutting
assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts
in sets to preserve balance.
On multi-blanded machines, take care as
rotating one blade can cause other blades to
rotate.
Operation
Do not operate the engine in a confined
space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect.
Only operate in good light, keeping away
from holes and hidden hazards.
Before attempting to start the engine,
disengage all attachments, shift into neutral,
and engage the parking brake.
Only start engine from the operator's
position.
Use seat belts if provided.
Remember there is no such thing as a safe
slope.
Travel on grass slopes requires particular
care.
To guard against overturning:
Do not stop or start suddenly when going
up or downhill.
Engage clutch slowly, always keep
machine in gear, especially when traveling
downhill.
Machine speeds should be kept low on
slopes and during tight turns.
Stay alert for humps and hollows and
other hidden hazards.
Never operate across the face of the
slope, unless the machine is designed for
this purpose.
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Never drive the machine on a slope with
an angle of gradient that is greater than
that specified or in a place where there is
a danger of the machine slipping.
Never raise deck with the blades running.
Never operate with the discharge deflector
raised, removed or altered, unless using a
grass catcher.
Do not crawl under the machine while it is in
operation.
Never operate with the discharge deflector
raised, removed or altered, unless using a
grass catcher.
Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine.
Operating the engine at excessive speed
may increase the hazard of personal injury.
Do the following before leaving the
operator's position.
Stop on level ground.
Disengage the power take-off and lower
the attachments.
Change into neutral and set the parking
brake.
Stop the engine and remove the key.
Disengage the drive to attachments, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key in the
following conditions.
Before refueling.
Before removing the grass catcher/
catchers;
Before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the
operator's position:
Before cleaning blockages.
Before checking, cleaning or working the
machine.
After striking a foreign object or if an
abnormal vibration occurs.
Inspect the machine for damage and
make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment.
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
units and the rotating parts.
Look behind and down before backing up to
be sure of a clear path.
Do not carry passengers.
Never operate while people, especially
children, or pets are nearby.
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Safety
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Safe Operating Practices