10
OPERATION
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
(operator’s responsibility)
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Review and follow all safety rules and safety
decal instructions.
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Check that all safety decals are installed and
in good condition. Replace if damaged.
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Check to make sure all shields and guards are
properly installed and in good condition.
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Check that all hardware is properly installed
and secured.
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Check to be sure engine is free of dirt and debris.
Pay particular attention to the cooling fins, governor
parts and muffler. Clean air intake screen. Check
air cleaner; service is necessary.
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Inspect area. Remove stones or other hard objects
that might cause damage.
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Check that there are no underground utilities
in work area.
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Check all lubrication points and grease as
instructed in manual.
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Perform a functional check of the safety interlock
system each time you operate the unit. If it doesn’t
work, repair before using the machine.
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WARNING
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WARNING
ALL GUARDS MUST
BE IN PLACE WHILE
MACHINE IS IN OP-
ERATION.
KEEP HANDS AND
FEET AWAY FROM
MOVING PARTS.
READ SAFETY SIGNS
Carefully read and follow caution stickers.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Be familiar with the controls, how each functions,
and what each operates.
2. Check engine oil level. Add oil if necessary, following
the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to
engine manual supplied with machine.
3. Check Hydro gear oil, add 20W50 oil if necesssary.
4. Open the fuel valve.
5. Fill the fuel tank with the amount and type of fuel
recommended by the engine manufacturer.
Petrol (gasoline) is extremely flamma
-
ble and highly explosive under certain
conditions. BE SURE to install fuel cap
after refueling.
Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded regular
gasoline to the level recommended by the engine
manufacturer.
To Check or Add Fuel:
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Use a funnel to avoid spilling.
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Do it outdoors.
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Do not smoke.
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Stop the engine; allow to cool.
• Do not overfill.
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Clean up spilled fuel.
SAFETY
Operate Safely
Carefully read this manual and operate sod cutter correctly.
Protect Children
Keep children and pets out of the area where you are
cutting sod.
Avoid Tipping
Make sure you do not get too close to sharp drop-offs to
avoid tipping sod cutter over.
Operate Safely On Slopes
You may cut sod any direction on slopes, however, make
sure you do this carefully. Cutting on slopes can be danger-
ous. To avoid any accidents, make sure to leave yourself
room to correct the problem if one arises. Always park your
sod cutter on level ground.
Practice Safe Maintenance
Keep all machine parts in good condition and fastened in
place. Fix damages immediately. Replace worn or broken
parts. Whenever you work on the sod cutter, disconnect
spark plug wire.
Start Engine Safely
Make sure hands and feet are out of the way of moving
parts when starting engine.
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WARNING
