PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(Operator’s responsibility)
•
Review and follow all safety rules and safety
decal instructions.
• Check that all safety decals are installed and
in good condition. Replace if damaged.
• Check to make sure all shields and guards are
properly installed and in good condition.
• Check that all hardware is properly installed
and secured.
• Check to be sure engine is free of dirt and debris.
Pay particular attention to the cooling fins, gov
-
ernor parts and muffler. Clean air intake screen.
Check air cleaner; service is necessary.
• Inspect area. Remove stones or other hard ob-
jects that might cause damage.
• Check that there are no underground utilities
in work area.
• Check all lubrication points and grease as
instructed in manual.
• Perform a functional check of the safety inter-
lock system each time you operate the unit. If it
doesn’t work, repair before using the machine.
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
ALL GUARDS MUST
BE IN PLACE WHILE
MACHINE IS IN OP-
ERATION.
KEEP HANDS AND
FEET AWAY FROM
MOVING PARTS.
READ SAFETY SIGNS
Carefully read and follow caution stickers.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Be familiar with the controls, how each functions,
and what each operates.
2. Check engine oil level. Add oil if necessary,
following the engine manufacturer’s recommen-
dations. Refer to engine manual supplied with
machine.
3. Open the fuel valve.
4. Fill the fuel tank with the amount and type of fuel
recommended by the engine manufacturer.
5. CHOKE: For cold starts, set the throttle lever to
the half-open position and move the choke to the
ON position. For warm starts set the throttle to
the half-open position and the choke to the OFF
position.
FUEL
Petrol (gasoline) is extremely
flammable and highly explo
-
sive under certain conditions.
BE SURE to install fuel cap
after refueling.
Fill fuel tank with good quality,
clean, unleaded regular gaso-
line to the level recommended by the engine
manufacturer.
To Check or Add Fuel:
• Use a funnel to avoid spilling.
• Do it outdoors.
• Do not smoke.
• Stop the engine; allow to cool.
•
Do not overfill.
• Clean up spilled fuel.
SAFETY
Operate Safely
Carefully read this manual and operate sod cutter
correctly.
Protect Children
Keep children and pets out of the area where you are
cutting sod.
Avoid Tipping
Make sure you do not get too close to sharp drop-offs
to avoid tipping sod cutter over.
Operate Safely On Slopes
You may cut sod any direction on slopes, however,
make sure you do this carefully. Cutting on slopes
can be dangerous. To avoid any accidents, make
sure to leave yourself room to correct the problem
if one arises. Always park your sod cutter on level
ground.
Practice Safe Maintenance
Keep all machine parts in good condition and fas-
tened in place. Fix damages immediately. Replace
worn or broken parts. Whenever you work on the sod
cutter, disconnect spark plug wire.
Start Engine Safely
Make sure hands and feet are out of the way of mov-
ing parts when starting engine.
OPERATION
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