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Do not start the engine near spilled fuel.
•
Do not use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
•
If leaks occur in fuel system, the engine must
not be started until problem has been resolved.
•
Check the fuel level before each use and leave
space for the fuel to expand, because the heat
from the engine and the sun can otherwise
cause the fuel to expand and overflow.
General Maintenance
•
Do not use the machine indoors or in spaces
lacking correct ventilation. The exhaust fumes
contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and
poisonous lethal gas.
•
Make sure that the equipment is in good
condition and that all nuts and bolts, especially
those fastening the blade attachments, are
correctly tightened and torqued.
CAUTION!
Use protective glasses
for maintenance work.
•
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels
as necessary.
•
Do not interfere with the intended operation
of or reduce the protection given by a safety
device. Check their operation regularly. DO
NOT operate a machine with a safety device
that does not operate correctly.
•
Check grass catcher components and the
discharge guard frequently and replace with
manufacturer’s recommended parts when
necessary.
WARNING!
The engine must not be
started when protective plates for the mower
deck’s drive belt are removed.
•
Do not change the settings of engine controllers
and avoid running the engine at overly high
engine speeds. If you run the engine too fast,
machine components could be damaged.
•
To reduce the risk of fire, keep machine free of
grass, leaves or other debris buildup. Clean oil
or fuel spills and remove fuel-soaked debris. Let
machine cool before storing.
•
Stop to do an inspection of the equipment if you
run over or into anything. If necessary, make
repairs before starting.
•
Do not make adjustments or repairs with the
engine running.
•
The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and
gashes. Wrap blades or use protective gloves
when handling them.
•
Check the park brake’s operation regularly.
Adjust and service as necessary.
•
Do not work with the starter circuit if there is
spilled fuel.
•
Make sure that the fuel filler cap is mounted
tightly and no flammable substances are kept in
an open vessel.
•
Sparking can occur
when working with
the battery and the
heavy cables of the
starter circuit. This
can cause battery
explosion, fire or eye
injury. Sparking will
not occur after the grounding cable (normally
negative, black) is removed from the battery.
•
Disconnect the grounding cable from the battery
first and reconnect it last.
•
Do not make a bridge short circuit across the
starter relay to run the starter.
•
Be very careful when handling battery acid.
Acid on skin can cause serious corrosive burns.
If you spill battery acid on your skin, rinse
immediately with water.
•
Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a
doctor immediately.
• Be careful when
servicing the battery.
Explosive gases form
in the battery. Do
not do maintenance
on the battery when
smoking or near
open flames or
sparks. The battery can explode and cause
serious injury or damage.
•
The machine is tested and approved only
with the equipment originally supplied or
recommended by the manufacturer. Only use
approved repair parts for the machine.
•
The mulch blades must only be used in familiar
areas when higher quality mowing is necessary.
•
Regularly clean the deck and the underside of
the deck. Avoid spraying engine and electrical
components with water.
Transport
•
The machine is heavy and can cause serious
crushing injuries. Be more careful when it is
loaded on or removed from a vehicle or trailer.
• Use full width ramps for loading machine into a
trailer or truck.
•
Check and abide by local traffic regulations
before transporting the machine on roads.
9
SAFETY
