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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Service:
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Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
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Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all
moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground
against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
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Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper
tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn).
Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade
only, listed in the Parts pages of this manual. Use of parts which do not meet
the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance
and compromise safety!
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Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use
extra caution when servicing them.
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Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
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After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower.
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Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the
engine is running.
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Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail shield are subject to
wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be
thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace
immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only,
listed in the Parts pages of this manual. Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!
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Do not change the engine’s governor setting or over-speed the engine. The
governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
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Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace
if necessary.
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Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
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Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids
and materials can harm the environment.
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According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an Average Useful
Life of seven (7) years, or 140 hours of operation. At the end of the Average
Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by a Sears or other qualified
service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working
properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents,
injuries or death.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering
with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to
operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine
governor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA
emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified
to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following
emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC),
Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
SPARK ARRESTOR
WARNING
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should
not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or
grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order
by the operator.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine
authorized service dealer.
