Safety Instructions
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MAINTENANCE
1. To prevent accidental starting of the engine
when servicing or adjusting the machine,
remove the key from the ignition switch and
disconnect the spark plug wires.
2.
To reduce fire hazards,
keep the engine free of
grass, leaves, excessive grease, and dirt.
3. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to ensure
the machine is in a safe, working condition.
Check the blade mounting bolts frequently, mak-
ing sure they are tight.
4.
Perform only maintenance instructions de-
scribed in this manual.
Unauthorized main-
tenance operations or machine modifications
may result in unsafe operating conditions.
5. If the engine must be running to perform a main-
tenance adjustment, keep hands, feet, and
clothing away from moving parts.
Do not wear
jewelry or loose clothing.
6.
Always use the proper engine service
manual when working on the engine.
Unauthorized maintenance operations or
modifications to the engine may result in
unsafe operating conditions.
7. Altering the equipment or engine in any manner
which adversely affects its operation, perfor-
mance, durability, or use will
VOID the warranty
and may cause hazardous conditions.
8. Never attempt to disconnect any safety devices
or defeat the purpose of these safety devices.
9. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. The governor has been
factory-set for maximum-safe engine operating
speed.
10.
Use genuine factory replacement parts.
Sub-
stitute parts may result in product malfunction
and possible injury to the operator and/or
others.
11.
Use care when charging the battery
or per-
forming maintenance on the battery and
electrical system:
a.
Make sure the battery charger is unplugged
before connecting or disconnecting cables
to the battery.
b. Charge the battery in a well-ventilated
space, so gases produced while charging
can dissipate. Make sure the battery vents
in the caps are open.
c.
Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materi-
als away from the battery at all times. To
avoid sparks, use care when removing bat-
tery cables from posts.
d. Disconnect both battery cables before
unplugging any wiring connectors or
making repairs on the electrical system.
IMPORTANT:
Keep all applicable manuals
immediately accessible to anyone who may
operate or service this machine.
