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b. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters
the area.
c. Before and while backing, look behind and
down for small children.
d. Never carry children, even with the blade(s)
shut off. They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
e. Use extreme care when approaching blind
corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other
objects that may block your vision of a child who
may run into the path of the machine.
f.
To avoid back-over accidents, always
disengage the cutting blade(s) before shifting
into Reverse. If equipped, the “Reverse Caution
Mode” should not be used when children or
others are around.
g. Keep children away from hot or running
engines. They can suffer burns from a hot
muffler.
h. Remove key when machine is unattended to
prevent unauthorized operation.
2.
Never allow children under 14 years of age to
operate this machine. Children 14 and over should
read and understand the instructions and safe
operation practices in this manual and on the
machine and should be trained and supervised by
an adult.
Towing
1.
Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed
for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except
at the hitch point.
2.
Follow the manufacturers recommendation for
weight limits for towed equipment and towing on
slopes.
3.
Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
4.
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction and loss of control.
5.
Always use extra caution when towing with a
machine capable of making tight turns (e.g. “zero-
turn” ride-on mower). Make wide turns to avoid
jack-knifing.
6.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
7.
Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
Service
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
1.
To avoid personal injury or property damage use
extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive.
Serious personal injury can occur when
gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which
can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes
immediately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always
place containers on the ground away from your
vehicle before filling.
c. When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it
on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
such equipment on a trailer with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
d. Keep the 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.
e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
f.
Never fuel machine indoors.
g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the
engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at
least two minutes before refueling.
h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more
than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to allow
space for fuel expansion.
i.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
j.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
equipment. Move machine to another area.
Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of
grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean
up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel
soaked debris.
l.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light
as on a water heater, space heater, furnace,
clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
m. Allow a machine to cool at least five minutes
before storing.
General Service
1.
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.
2.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine to prevent unintended
starting.
3.
Periodically check to make sure the blades come to
complete stop within approximately (5) five
seconds after operating the blade disengagement
control. If the blades do not stop within the this time
frame, your machine should be serviced
professionally by an authorized Service Dealer.
4.
Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected
to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service
as required.
