Safety Instructions - Before Operating
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6. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get
caught in moving parts. Do not operate this ma-
chine while wearing shorts;
always wear ade-
quate protective clothing,
including long
pants. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes,
and a helmet is advisable and required by some
local ordinances and insurance regulations.
7. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
impairment or loss of hearing.
Operator hear-
ing protection is recommended;
particularly
for continuous operation of the GHS Model due
to blower noise level. Wear a suitable hearing
protective device, such as earmuffs or earplugs.
8.
Keep all protective shields and safety de-
vices in place.
If a protective shield, safety
device, or decal is damaged, unusable, or miss-
ing, repair or replace it
before
operating the
machine.
9.
Be sure interlock switches are functioning
correctly,
so the engine cannot be started un-
less the Forward Speed Control lever is in the
NEUTRAL-PARK
position, and the PTO clutch
is in the
DISENGAGED
position. Also, the en-
gine should stop if the operator lifts off the seat
with either the Forward Speed Control (FSC)
out of the
NEUTRAL-PARK
position or the PTO
clutch in the
ENGAGED
position.
NOTE:
There is a 1/2 second time delay func-
tion on the seat switch to avoid engine power
interruption when driving over bumps.
10.
Handle gasoline with care.
Gasoline is highly
flammable and its vapors are explosive:
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot
engine (allow hot engine to cool several
minutes).
c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
open flames, or sparks away from the fuel
tank and fuel container.
d. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors using
care. Fill to about one inch from the top of
the tank. Use a funnel or spout to prevent
spilling.
e.
Replace the machine fuel cap and
container cap securely and clean up any
spilled fuel before starting the engine.
11.
Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine is running,
except where
specifically instructed to do so.
12. The electrical system battery contains sulfuric
acid. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes, and
clothing. Keep the battery and acid out of reach
of children.
WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals
including Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate which
is known to the State of California to cause
cancer, and Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate,
which is known to the State of California
to cause birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
