VENOM SERIES MOWER
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OPERATION
Although hazard control and accident
prevention are partially dependent upon the
design and configuration of the equipment,
these factors are also dependent upon the
awareness, concern and proper training of the
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and the storage of the equipment.
It is essential that all Operator Safety
Mechanisms be connected and in operating
condition prior to use for mowing.
WARNING
Operating engine parts, especially the
muffler, become extremely hot. Severe
burns can occur on contact and debris,
such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch
fire.
Allow engine parts, especially the
muffler, to cool before touching.
Remove accumulated debris from
muffler and engine area.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless deadly poison that can
kill you.
Do Not run engine indoors or in a small
confined area where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial
light, keeping away from holes and hidden
hazards.
Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking
brake is engaged before starting engine.
Never raise deck with blades running.
Never operate the mower with damaged
guards, shields, or covers. Always have
safety shields, guards, switches and other
devices in place and in proper working
condition.
Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to
stop and engage parking brake:
o
Before refueling
o
Before dumping the grass catcher
o
Before making height adjustments
Park machine on level ground. Stop
engine, wait for all moving parts to stop,
remove key and engage parking brake:
o
Before checking, cleaning or working
on the mower.
o
After striking a foreign object or
machine develops an abnormal
vibration (inspect machine for
damage and repair before resuming
operation)
o
Before clearing blockages
o
Before leaving the operator position
Never mow with the discharge deflector
raised, removed or altered unless there is a
grass collection system or mulch kit in place
and working properly.
Do Not change the engine governor setting
or overspeed the engine.
