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Safety and Instruction Decals
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Specific safety warning decals are located on the equipment near the immediate areas of potential
hazards. These decals should not be removed or obliterated. Replace them if they become non-
readable.
The following illustrations show the various safety decals that are located on the machine. A brief expla-
nation, for those requiring one, is shown to help the operator understand the meanings of these decals.
Read Owner’s Manual and Quick
Reference Decal before
attempting to operate this
machine.
Avoid skin contact with battery
acid.
Always wear eye protection when
checking the battery, acid can
cause serious injury to skin and
eyes. If contact occurs, flush
area with clean water and call
physician immediately. Acid will
also damage clothing.
Do not allow open flame near the
battery when charging.
Hydrogen gas forms inside the
battery. This gas is both toxic
and flammable and may cause an
explosion if exposed to flame.
Always remove the negative
ground first and replace it last.
Do not overfill battery.
Electrolyte may overflow and
damage paint, wiring or structure.
When cleaning the battery, use
soap and water. Be careful not to
get soap and water into the
battery. Use soda mixed in water
to clean corrosion off the
terminals.
Do not smoke while refueling.
Do not fill tank with engine
running, or while the engine is
hot.
Allow engine to cool before
storing machine inside a building.
Store away from open flame or
spark if there is fuel in tank.
Clean up any gasoline spills.
Do not refuel while in enclosed
trailer or other enclosed areas.
Never operate the mower deck
with side deflector removed or in
raised position, except when the
grass catcher attachment is being
used.
Whirling blades! Keep hands
and feet away.
Beware of thrown objects.
Part Number
727016
Part Number
727420
Part Number
727438