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Perform Maintenance Safely Perform Maintenance Safely
Use Proper Ventilation
If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area,
remove the exhaust fumes from the area with an
exhaust pipe extension. If you do not have an exhaust
pipe extension, make sure you open the doors and get
outside air into the area.
WARNING! Prevent possible injury. Never work on
machinery with the engine running unless instructed
by the manufacturer’s manuals for specifi c service.
WARNING! Never operate any type of engine without
proper ventilation
—EXHAUST FUMES CAN KILL.
Use Jacks And Hoists Carefully
Safety stands or blocks must be located on a rigid part
of the mower. Do not position stands under axles or
wheel supports that may rotate.
If you must work beneath raised equipment, always use
wood—
not concrete —blocks, jack-stands or other
rigid and stable supports. When using jacks or hoists
always be sure they are adequately supported.
WARNING! Prevent possible crushing injury. Never
use concrete blocks for supports. They can collapse
under even light loads.
Make sure the hoists or jacks you use are in good repair.
Never use jacks with cracked, bent, or twisted parts.
Never use frayed, twisted or pinched cables. Never use
bent or distorted hooks.
Ventilate
Work Area
Use Proper
Support for Raised
Equipment
Remove
Key and Read
Maintenance
Manual
Common Maintenance Safety Practices
Fuel Hazards
WARNING! Always use approved fuel containers
and/or dispensing equipment.
Fuels are fl ammable, so observe these practices to
reduce the possibility of a serious accident.
— Shut off engine and ignition during refueling.
— Always ground the fuel nozzle against the fi ller neck
to avoid sparks.
— Keep sparks and open fl ames away from fuel.
— Do not smoke while refueling or when handling fuel
containers.
— Do not cut or weld on or near fuel lines, tanks or
containers.
— Do not overfi ll the tank or spill fuel. Clean up spilled
fuel immediately.
Engine Coolant Hazards
Liquid cooling systems build up pressure as the engine
gets hot, so
use extreme caution before removing the
radiator cap.
Be sure to:
— Stop the engine and wait for the system to cool.
— Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.
— Turn the radiator cap slowly to the fi rst stop to allow
the pressure to escape before removing the cap
completely.
Remove
Radiator Cap
Slowly
No Smoking
and No Open
Flames
Perform Maintenance Safely