SAFETY
13
Maintenance
Never make adjustments with the engine running.
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Disengage the drive units, shut off the engine and
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wait until all moving parts come to a complete
stop before making adjustments, performing
maintenance or cleaning the machine.
Disconnect the spark plug cable before beginning
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repair work.
Keep all components in serviceable condition and
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make sure all nuts, bolts, etc. are tight. Replace
worn or damaged decals.
Be careful when checking work tools. Use gloves
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when performing maintenance work.
Never allow persons not trained in the use of the
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machine to perform service on it.
Always park the machine on even ground before
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performing maintenance or making adjustments.
Do not disassemble the engine. This can
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invalidate your engine warranty. Contact your
dealer if you have any questions regarding
service or guarantee matters. Follow all
maintenance instructions.
Do not change the setting of governors and avoid
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running the engine with overly high RPM. If you
run the engine too fast, you risk damaging the
machine components.
Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly
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to be sure it works properly. The machine must
not be run with defective or disassembled safety
equipment.
The muffler is designed to maintain sound levels
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at an approved level and keep direct exhaust
away from the user. Exhaust gases from the
engine are extremely hot and may contain sparks
that can cause fires or burn the user.
Never use a machine with a defective muffler.
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Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass, leaves
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and other debris that may have caught in the
machine.
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Disconnect the spark plug cable before repair work.
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Keep the machine clean.
WARNING!
Wait until all moving parts are completely
still before performing maintenance on the
machine.
Turn off the engine and remove the spark
plug cable.
