9
Operator Safety
Towing
1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for
towing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at
the hitch point.
2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
3. DO NOT allow children or others on towed equip-
ment.
4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction and loss of control.
5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
Maintenance
1. DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where
fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light
such as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or
other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before
storing machine in an enclosure. Store fuel container
out of the reach of children in a well ventilated, unoc-
cupied
building.
2. Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excess grease
to reduce fire hazard and engine overheating.
3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved
container outdoors and away from open flame.
4. Check brakes frequently; adjust, repair or replace as
needed.
5. Keep all bolts, nuts and screws properly tight. Check
that all cotter pins are in proper position.
Maintenance
(Continued From Previous Column)
6. Always provide adequate ventilation when running
engine. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly poison.
7. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery before
performing maintenance or service. Cranking engine
could cause injury.
8. DO NOT work under machine without safety blocks.
9. Service engine and make adjustments only when
engine is stopped. Remove spark plug wire(s) from
spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from spark
plug(s).
10. DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or
overspeed
engine.
11. Lubricate machine at intervals specified in manual to
prevent controls from binding.
12. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use
CAUTION when handling them.
13. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next
to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting
engine.
14. Have machine serviced by an authorized dealer at
least once a year and have the dealer install any new
safety
devices.
15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as
necessary.
16. Use only genuine replacement parts to assure that
original standards are maintained.
WARNING
Grass Catcher bags used on this product are made of
woven fabric, and are subject to deterioration and wear
during normal usage. Check condition of bags before
each use. Immediately replace worn or damaged catch-
er bags with only bags recommended by the manufac-
turer. The Grass Catcher is optional equipment on some
models.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer or other repro-
ductive harm.
Not
for
Reproduction
