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b.
area.
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c.
small children.
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d.
They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
e.
doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may
block your vision of a child who may run into the
path of the machine.
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g.
They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
Remove key when machine is unattended to
h.
prevent unauthorized operation.
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2.
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the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the machine and should be trained and supervised
by an adult.
Towing
Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for
1.
towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight
2.
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
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3.
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause
loss of traction and loss of control.
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5.
capable of making tight turns (e.g. “zero-turn” ride-on
mower). Make wide turns to avoid jack-knifing.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
6.
Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
Service
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme
1.
care in handling gasoline.
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Serious
personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on
yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin
and change clothes immediately.
Use only an approved gasoline container.
a.
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b.
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containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
c.
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on
a trailer with a portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
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d.
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
e.
sources of ignition.
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f.
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minutes before refueling.
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h.
inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for
fuel expansion.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
i.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
j.
equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5
minutes before starting the engine.
To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass,
k.
leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
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l.
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light
as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas appliances.
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storing.
General Service
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1.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless,
and deadly gas.
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2.
blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
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3.
complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after
operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades
do not stop within the this time frame, your machine
should be serviced professionally by an authorized Service
Dealer.
Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear
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Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent
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for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace
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(O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts
which do not meet the original equipment specifications
may lead to improper performance and compromise
safety!”
