Safety
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• Before crossing a bridge or an overpass, make certain that the total combined
weight of machine, load and operator is within the stated weight limit of the bridge
or the overpass. Then, proceed carefully and at a constant speed.
Parking
• Park machine on a lat, level and stable surface. Do not park in a dangerous place.
Never park machine on a slope steeper than 15 degrees. Avoid parking on a slope
less than 15 degrees. If parking on a slope less than 15 degrees is unavoidable,
block tracks at the lower end of machine.
→ Without a load, park machine with operator's handle uphill
→ With a load, park machine with operator's handle downhill
→ Do not park sideways on a slope.
• Observe all the previous precautions for general driving, driving on a slope, loading
and driving with a load.
• Whenever you park machine, disengage clutch and stop engine.
• Gasoline is highly lammable and can be explosive. When parking machine indoors,
make certain that the building is well ventilated and that machine is not close to any
source of lame or spark, including appliances with pilot lights.
Servicing
• Do not service machine when engine is running. If it is absolutely necessary to run
engine while servicing, keep hands, feet, clothing and any part of the body away
from any moving part, especially belts at the side of engine.
• Do not operate engine in a conined space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can accumulate.
• Check all fuel lines on a regular basis for it and wear. Tighten or repair them as
needed.
• Do not touch engine, mufler, or exhaust pipe while engine is running or soon after
it has stopped. These areas will be very hot and can cause burns.
• Engine must be shut off before checking or adding oil.
