Fuel Safety
DANGER
In certain conditions, fuel is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from fuel can burn you and others
and can damage property.
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Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any fuel
that spills.
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Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed
trailer.
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Never smoke when handling fuel, and stay
away from an open flame or where fuel
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
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Store fuel in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never
buy more than a 180-day supply of fuel.
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Do not operate the machine without the
entire exhaust system in place and in
proper working condition.
WARNING
Fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Long-term exposure to vapors can cause
serious injury and illness.
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Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
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Keep your hands and face away from the
nozzle and the fuel-tank opening.
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Keep fuel away from your eyes and skin.
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Use only an approved fuel container.
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Never remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the fuel
tank while the engine is running.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground and away from your
vehicle before filling.
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Remove the equipment from the truck or trailer
and add fuel to it while it is on the ground. If this
is not possible, then add fuel using a portable
container rather than from a fuel-dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the fuel-dispenser nozzle in contact with
the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a
nozzle lock-open device.
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If you spill fuel on your clothing, change your
clothing immediately.
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Fill the fuel tank until the fuel level is 25 mm (1
inch) below the bottom of the filler neck. Do not
overfill the fuel tank. Replace the fuel-tank cap
and tighten it securely.
Selecting a Blade
Using a Standard-Combination
Sail Blade
This blade provides excellent lift and dispersion in
almost any condition. If more or less lift and discharge
velocity is required, consider a different blade.
Attributes:
It has excellent lift and dispersion in most
conditions.
Using an Angled-Sail Blade
The blade generally performs best in lower heights of
cut—1.9 to 6.4 cm (3/4 to 2-1/2 inches).
Attributes:
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The discharge remains more even at lower heights
of cut.
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The discharge has less tendency to throw left and
thus leaves a cleaner look around bunkers and
fairways.
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There is a lower power requirement at lower
heights of cut and in dense turf.
Using a High-Lift-Parallel Sail
Blade
The blade generally performs better in the higher
heights of cut—7 to 10 cm (2 to 4 inches).
Attributes:
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There is more lift and a higher discharge velocity.
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Sparse or limp turf is picked up significantly at
higher heights of cut.
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Wet or sticky clippings are discharged more
efficiently, reducing congestion in the deck.
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It requires more horsepower to run.
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It tends to discharge further left and tends to
windrow at lower heights of cut.
WARNING
Using the high-lift blade with the mulching
baffle may cause the blade could break,
resulting in personal injury or death.
Do not use the high-lift blade with the
mulching baffle.
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