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MAX
SAFETY
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
In general
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Maintain machine according to manufacturer's
schedule and instructions for maximum safety
and best mowing results.
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Park machine on level ground.
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Never allow untrained personnel to service
machine.
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Adjust or repair only after the engine has been
stopped and the blades have quit rotating.
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Replace parts if worn, damaged or faulty.
For best results, always replace with parts
recommended by the manufacturer.
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Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire(s)
before making any repairs. Disconnect the
negative terminal first and the positive last.
Reconnect positive first and negative last.
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Do not dismantle the machine without releasing
or restraining forces which may cause parts to
move suddenly.
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Provide adequate support for lifted machine or
parts if working beneath.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts.
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Clean up oil or fuel spillage thoroughly.
– Replace faulty mufflers.
– To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, muffler,
battery compartment and fuel storage area free
of grass, leaves, debris buildup or grease.
Fuel
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Gasoline and diesel fuels
arelammable; gasoline
vapors are explosive. Use
extra care when handling.
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Store only in containers
specifically designed for
fuel.
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When refueling or checking fuel level:
- Stop the engine and allow to cool;
- Do not smoke;
- Refuel outdoors only;
- Use a funnel;
- Do not overfill;
- If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine until the spill is cleaned up and vapors
have cleared.
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Do not fill containers in a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Fill containers on
the ground away from the vehicle.
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When practical, remove gas powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If equipment must be refueled on the
truck or trailer, refuel from a portable container
rather than a dispenser nozzle.
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Keep the dispenser nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening until fueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open
device
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Replace caps on fuel cans and tanks securely.
Hydraulic system
The machine's hydraulic
system operates under high
pressure.
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When checking for
leaks, do not use your
hands to attempt to find
a leak. Instead, use
cardboard or paper.
– Escaping hydraulic fluid can be under sufficient
pressure to penetrate skin and cause serious
injury.
– If hydraulic fluid is injected into the skin, it must
be promptly removed by a doctor familiar with
this form of injury or gangrene may result.
– Check that all hydraulic fluid connections are
tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good
condition before applying pressure to the system.
WARNING
WARNING
