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• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Safe Handling of Gasoline
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
• Use only approved gasoline containers.
• Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
• Never fuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is
an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as near a water
heater or other appliance.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck bed
with a plastic bed liner. Always place containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,
then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
• Never over-fill the fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten
securely.
• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They
are flammable and vapors are explosive.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
• Replace all fuel tank caps and fuel container caps
securely.
Operation
• Keep both feet on the operator platform at all times.
• Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
• Operate only in the daylight or with artificial light from the
headlight accessory, if equipped.
• Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is
engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from
the operator's position.
• Be sure of your footing while using pedestrian controlled
equipment, especially when backing up. Walk, don't run.
Reduced footing could cause slipping.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to
travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the machine's stability. Use caution
when operating near drop-offs.
• Do not operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while traveling
in reverse.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and
changing directions on slopes
• Turn off switches to disengage the spreader spinner and
sprayer pump when not operating
• Never operate with guards not securely in place. Be
sure all switches are attached, adjusted properly, and
functioning properly.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or over speed
the engine.
• Stop on level ground, disengage the spreader spinner
and sprayer pump, and engage the parking brake before
leaving the operator's position for any reason.
• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a
clear path.
• Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders
away.
• Do not operate the unit while under the influence of
alcohol and/or drugs.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks. Disengage the spreader
spinner and sprayer pump if not operating.
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
and other objects that may obscure vision.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, leaves,
debris, and excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry
leaves, grass, or other combustible materials.
• Be sure to inspect the unit for fertilizer build-up before
use. If fertilizer builds up, rinse the unit before operating
or storing.
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