OPERATION CONSIDERATIONS (CONT'D)
ROTATING BLADES
NEVER PUTYOUR HANDS INTO THE DISCHARGE CHUTE FOR ANY REASON!
11.Keep hands and feet away from cutter blades and moving parts. Contact can injure.
12.DO NOT operate without the side discharge chute installed and in the down position.
13.DO NOT direct the discharge of material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the machine while in operation.
14.If the cutting blades should strike a solid object or the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Check the machine for damaged or defective parts. Repair any damage before starting the engine or operating the cutter deck. Be sure the blades are in good condition and the blade bolts are tight.
15.Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended, such as disengaging the mower, stopping the engine, and removing the key.
CAUTION:
DO NOT touch the engine or the muffler while the engine is running or immediately after stopping. These areas may be hot enough to cause a burn.
WARNING:
DO NOT run the engine inside a building or a confined area without proper ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and could cause death.
16.DO NOT operate the machine under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
17.Use care when loading or unloading the machine onto a truck or trailer.
18.Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
19.Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. See the engine operator's manual for information on engine settings.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.Allow only trained personnel to service the machine.
2.Park the machine on level ground.
3.Never make adjustments to the machine with the engine running unless specifically instructed to do so. If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts.
4.Disengage drives, lower implement, stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire(s) to prevent accidental starting of the engine when servicing or adjusting the machine. Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
5.If the mower must be tipped to perform maintenance or adjustment, remove the battery, drain the gasoline from the fuel tank and the oil from the crankcase.
6.Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight, to ensure the machine is in safe working condition. Check the blade mounting bolts frequently to be sure they are tight. Replace all worn or damaged decals.
7.Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
8.The engine must be shut off before checking the oil or adding oil to the crankcase.
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