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• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed
with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before fueling.
• Remove fuel-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment with a portable container, rather than from a fuel
dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until the fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel tank cap and tighten
securely.
• Replace all fuel container caps securely after use.
• For gasoline engines, do not use gas with methanol. Methanol
is harmful to your health and to the environment.
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
• Waste products, such as, used oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid,
and batteries, can harm the environment and people.
• Do not use beverage containers for waste fluids - someone
may drink from them.
• See your local Recycling Center or authorized dealer to learn
how to recycle or get rid of waste products.
• A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific details
on chemical products: physical and health hazards, safety
procedures, and emergency response techniques. The seller
of the chemical products used with your machine is
responsible for providing the MSDS for that product.
OPERATING
Daily Operating Checklist
Make sure all necessary guards and shields are safely and
securely attached. Check for loose, missing, or damaged parts.
Remove mower deck belt shields. Clean grass and debris from belt
area.
Remove grass and debris from machine and mower deck.
Remove grass and debris from operator station foot plate, pump
drive belt compartment, hydraulic pump and pump mounting plate.
• Test park brake.
• Test safety systems.
• Check battery.
• Check for oil leaks.
• Check engine oil and hydraulic oil levels.
• Check all belts for damage or cracking.
• Check engine air filter.
• Check mower level.
• Adjust cutting height if necessary.
• Check wheel bolt torque. Tighten if necessary.
• Check tire air pressure. Check tires for damage or cracking.
• Check and adjust speed control linkages and lock.
Avoid Damage to Plastic and Painted Surfaces
• Do not wipe plastic parts unless rinsed first.
• Insect repellent spray may damage plastic and painted
surfaces. Do not spray insect repellent near machine.
• Be careful not to spill fuel on machine. Fuel may damage
surface. Wipe up spilled fuel immediately.
• Prolonged exposure to sunlight will damage the hood surface.
Operator Station Controls
MX20138
A. Speed Control Bar Lock
B. Speed Control Bar
C. Left Motion Control Lever
D. Right Motion Control Lever
E. Hydrostatic Oil Reservoir Cap and Dipstick
F. Ignition Key Switch
G. Fuel Tank Cap
H. PTO Switch
I. Optional Light Switch Location
J. Hour Meter
K. Choke
L. Throttle Lever
M. Park Brake Lever
OPERATION
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and understand entire
Safety section before proceeding.
