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Owner’s Manual
ACREAGE™ ROUGH CUT MOWER
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M-F 8-5 CST
ENGINE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
If your product comes with a separate engine manual, be sure
to read and follow all safety and warning precautions outlined
there, in addition to any in this manual.
PREVENTING CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
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Always start and run engine outdoors. Do not start or run
engine in an enclosed area, even if doors or windows are
open.
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Never try to ventilate engine exhaust indoors. Carbon
monoxide can reach dangerous levels very quickly.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
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When servicing or repairing the mower, do not tip the
machine over or up unless specifically instructed to do so
in this manual. Service and repair procedures can be done
with the mower in an upright position. Some procedures
will be easier if the machine is lifted on a raised platform
or working surface.
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To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow
mower to cool before storing.
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Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
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Always disconnect spark plug wire and remove the
ignition key before cleaning, repairing, or adjusting.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed
the engine.
•
Clean and replace safety and instruction decals as
necessary.
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To guard against engine over-heating, always have engine
debris filter mounted and clean.
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Inspect cooling fins on engine.
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Inspect mower before storage. When not in use,
disconnect spark plug lead, remove ignition key and store
indoors in a dry place locked or otherwise inaccessible to
children.
•
Use only original equipment or authorized replacement
parts.
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Always follow the manufacturers instructions on operation
of the tow vehicle.
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Never run engine outdoors where exhaust fumes may be
pulled into a building.
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Never run engine outdoors in a poorly ventilated area
where the exhaust fumes may be trapped and not easily
taken away. (Examples include: in a large hole or areas
where hills surround your working area.)
•
Never run engine in an enclosed or partially enclosed area.
(Examples include: buildings that are enclosed on one or
more sides, under tents, car ports or basements.)
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Always run the engine with the exhaust and muffler
pointed in the direction away from the operator.
•
Never point the exhaust muffler towards anyone. People
should always be many feet away from the operation of
the engine and its attachments.
•
Do not change the engine governor settings or over-
speed the engine.
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are
extremely flammable and vapors are explosive.
•
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
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Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
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Allow engine to cool before refueling.
•
Never store the machine or fuel container where there
is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water
heater or on other appliances.
•
Never fill 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.
•
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.
•
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock open device.
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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
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Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten
securely.
