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HEAVY DUTY
SOD CUTTER
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 them 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;the air cleaner needs
to be serviced regularly..
Gasoline is extremely
flammable 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 and allow to cool.
- Do not overfill.
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Clean up spilled fuel.
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
included with literature packet.
3. Open the fuel valve under the fuel tank.
4. Fill the fuel tank with the amount and type of fuel
recommended by the engine manufacturer.
5.
CHOKE
: For cold starts, set the throttle lever to
the half-open position and move the choke to the
ON position. For warm starts set the throttle to
the half-open position and the choke to the OFF
position.
OPERATOR PRESENCE INTERLOCK SYSTEM
To start the engine:
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The master clutch must be disengaged.
To operate the machine:
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The operator must hold down the operator presence lever or engaging the master clutch will kill the
engine.
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Inspect the work area. Remove stones or other
hard objects that might cause damage.
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Check that there are no underground utilities in
the 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 it before using the machine.
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