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9. LAWN MOWER MAINTENANCE:
9.1. Never start the engine in a closed place. Ex-
haust fumes contain poisonous carbon monox-
ide, so sufficient ventilation should be provided
when starting the engine indoors.
9.2. Be
sure to wear safety glasses and gloves
when servicing the lawn mower.
9.3. When servicing the lawn mower or mounting or
dismounting the mower deck, place the lawn
mower on level, hard ground.
9.4. Service
the
lawn mower in a place sufficiently
illuminated, or darkness may cause unexpected
accidents.
9.5. Do
not adjust or repair the lawn mower while
the engine is running.
9.6. When servicing the lawn mower or mounting or
dismounting the mower deck, stop the engine
and remove the key (if applicable) to prevent
someone from accidentally starting the engine
and apply the parking brakes.
9.7. The engine, muffler, radiator, etc. are very hot
just after operation, so wait until those heated
parts cool down sufficiently to avoid burns.
9.8. Never remove the radiator cap while the engine
is hot or running. Wait until the engine cools
down and then relieve the radiator pressure
by releasing the radiator cap. Carelessly pour-
ing cooling water into the heated radiator can
cause serious damage to the radiator and the
engine. Careless removal of the radiator cap
can cause serious injury because of super-
heated water vapor.
9.9. Before servicing the lawn mower, be sure to shift
the PTO lever to the OFF position and make sure
that the mower blades have stopped completely.
Rotating blades may cause serious accidents.
9.10. While adjusting the lawn mower, keep your
fingers away from all pinch points.
9.11. When servicing the lawn mower, use proper
tools. Using makeshift tools may lead to injuries
or poor service, which may result in unexpected
accidents during operation.
9.12. When removing a tyre, chock other tyres and
support the lawn mower securely. When install-
ing tyres, be sure to tighten the wheel nuts to
the specified torque. Loose nuts may cause
serious accidents.
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