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Remove debris from the muffler and engine.
Check that there is no grass, debris, or fuel around the muffler and engine or on the
brakes every day before operating the machine.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause a fire.
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Turn the engine off while inspection and maintenance.
Be sure to turn the engine off while inspection, servicing, repairing, or cleaning the
machine.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause you to be pinned under the machine or a
personal injury.
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Let overheated parts sufficiently cool down before inspection and
maintenance.
Let the parts that overheat such as the muffler and engine to sufficiently cool down
before inspection and maintenance.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause burns.
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Perform inspect and maintenance on a flat and stable place.
Perform inspect and maintenance on a flat and stable place with no traffic risk, using tire
chocks, on which the machine will not overturn or move.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause the machine to overturn and cause an
unexpected accident.
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Be sure to install the covers.
Be sure to install any covers that were removed while inspection and maintenance.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause you to get caught up in the machine or a
personal injury.
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Correctly use the proper tools for the job.
Properly manage and correctly use the proper tools necessary for inspection and
maintenance.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause an accident due to improper maintenance.
1-4 When transporting the machine
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Do not operate quick start and stop on a running board.
Take sufficient precaution when operating on slopes or running boards.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause an accident such as fall or overturn.
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Use a running board with sufficient strength, length, and width.
When loading or unloading the machine onto a truck, be sure to turn the engine of the
truck off on a flat surface that is safe from traffic, set the parking brake to avoid moving,
and chock the wheels. The running board should be non-skid and bear sufficient
strength, length, and width.
* Failure to follow these precautions can cause an accident such as fall or overturn.
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When the machine is loading / unloading on the truck.
When the machine is loading onto a truck, it move forward, when the machine is
unloading, it move backward.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause you to loose your balance and cause an
accident such as causing the machine to fall or overturn.
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Securely fasten the machine to the truck with a rope.
When loading the machine onto a truck and moving it, set the parking brake and fasten
the machine to the truck with a rope that has sufficient strength.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause the machine to fall from the deck of the truck
and cause an accident.
1-5 When moving and taking the machine on or off a field
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Do not operate the machine on public roads.
This machine is not authorized as a special motorized vehicle. Do not operate it on
public roads.
* Failure to follow this precaution is subject to punishment for violating the traffic laws.
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Check your surroundings for safety and slowly accelerate.
Start the engine after checking your surroundings for safety. Accelerate slowly, do not
start quickly.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause a personal injury.
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Take precaution with the shoulder of the road when moving.
On roads with ditches or on roads where both sides are inclined, take sufficient
precaution with the shoulder of the road.
* Failure to follow the precaution can cause the machine to fall.
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Do not start, stop, or turn suddenly, or operate at excessive
speeds.
Start and stop slowly. When turning, sufficiently reduce your speed. Also, sufficiently
reduce your speed when operating on slopes, bumpy roads, or curves.
* Failure to follow this precaution can cause the machine to overturn or fall, causing
damage to the machine.
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Use a running board to cross ditches.
When entering a field, crossing ditches, or traveling over a soft area, be sure to use a
