Simplicity 653, Operator'S Manual

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Safety
Read the Operating and Service
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carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of
equipment.
Never allow children to operate the machine.
Do not allow adults to operate it without
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proper instruction.
Do not carry passengers.
Keep the area of clear of all
persons, particularly small pets.
When using any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near the vehicle while in
operation.
M a k e s u r e
a. tractor and attachments are in good
operating condition,
b. all safety devices and shields are in place
and in good working
c. all adjustments (cutting height, etc.), have
b e e n m a d e .
Preparation . Handle gasoline with care it is highly
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Clear the work area of objects which might
f l a m m a b l e . be picked up and thrown.
a. Use approved gasoline container.
b. remove the cap of fuel tank or
add gasoline to a running or hot engine,
fill the fuel tank Wipe up
spilled gasoline.
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Do not run the engine
f u m e s a r e d a n g e r o u s .
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Disengage all attachment clutches and shift
into neutral before attempting to start the
e n g i n e .
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Wear heavy footwear. Do not operate tractor
when barefoot or when wearing open sandals
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s h o e s .
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Disengage power to attachments and stop
engine before unclogging attachment chutes.
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Disengage attachment(s) and the
engine before leaving the position.
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. Disengage power attachment(s) stop the
engine before making any repairs or adjustments. .
. When the vehicle wirh mower. proceed
a s
a. Mow
in or in artificial
l i g h t .
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b. Never make a cutting adjustment
while the engine is running.
c. Check the blade mounting bolts for proper
tightness at frequent intervals.
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Do not stop or start suddenly when going
uphill or downhill. Mow up and down the face
of steep slopes; never across the face. .
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Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to
prevent tipping or loss of control. Use .
extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
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Stay alert holes in The terrain and other
hidden hazards. Be extra careful when
operating on wet or slippery surfaces. .
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The vehicle and attachments should be
stopped and inspected for damage after
striking a foreign and the damage
should be repaired before restarting and
operating the equipment.
Watch for traffic when crossing or near
r o a d w a y s .
If equipment begins to vibrate abnormally
disengage power to and stop
engine at once. Inspect for damage and correct
before starting up tractor.
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
a. Use only
hitch point.
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
d. Use weights when suggested in the owner’s
manual.
Disengage to when
or not in use.
Take all possible precautions when leaving
the vehicle unattended, such as disengaging
the power take-off, lowering the attachment(s).
shifting into neutral,
the parking brake,
stopping the engine. and removing the key.
Keep the vehicle and attachments in good
operating condition, and keep safety devices
in place.
Maintenance
and Storage
. Keep all nuts. bolts, and screws tight to be
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To reduce fire hazard. keep the engine free of
sure equipment is in safe working
grass. leaves, or excessive grease.
condition.
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Never the equipment with gasoline in the
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Do not change the engine governor settings
tank inside a building where fumes may reach
or overspeed the engine.
an open flame or spark. Allow the engine
cool before in any enclosure.