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TOWING
2.40 Tow only with a mower that has a hitch specifically designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment
except at the hitch point.
2.41 Follow towing recommendations provided.
2.42 Never allow children or others in, on, or around towed equipment.
2.43 On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction or instability.
2.44 Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable, and the vapors are explosive.
2.45 Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and all other sources of ignition.
2.46 Use only an approved gasoline container.
2.47 Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
2.48
Allow engine to
cool for a minimum of 5 minutes
(longer on exceptionally hot days, >95F) before
refueling
.
2.49 Never fuel the mower indoors.
2.50 Do not store the mower near open flame or source of ignition, such as a water heater or furnace.
2.51 Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
2.52 Never fill gasoline 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.
2.53 Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until the fueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
2.54 If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
2.55
Never overfill fuel tank.
The fuel tank is full when the gasoline level reaches the bottom of the fill tube.
Do not over-fill. Overfilling can reduce the effectiveness of fuel tank safety mechanisms.
GENERAL SERVICE
2.56 Never operate the mower in a closed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
2.57 Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Never operate a
poorly maintained mower.
2.58 Do not touch hot areas of the mower.
2.59 Never interfere with the intended function of a safety device or reduce the protection provided by a
safety device. Check their proper operation regularly.
2.60 Keep the entire mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel-soaked debris. Failure to do so can affect the safety and functionality of the mower, as
well as increase the danger of a fire due to contact with the hot surfaces of the mower.
2.61 Allow mower to cool before storing.
2.62 If you strike something with the mower, turn the mower and blades off, engage the parking brake, and
inspect the mower for damage. Repair, if necessary, before resuming.
2.63 Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
2.64 Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.
