Cub Cadet 3184 manual Inspect blade for damage e.g Environment and the ecology

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing blade(s).

• To

reduce fire hazard,

keep

the

•

Check

brake

operation

frequently.

machine free of grass, leaves or

Adjust and service as required.

other debris build-up. Clean up oil or

•

Muffler,

engine

and

belt

guards

fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool

become

hot

during operation

and

at least 5 minutes before storing.

can cause a burn. Allow to cool

•

Before

cleaning,

repairing

or

down before touching.

inspecting, make certain the blade

•

Do not change the engine governor

and all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire, and

settings or overspeed the engine.

keep the wire away from the spark

Excessive

engine

speeds

are

plug to prevent accidental starting.

dangerous.

• Check the blade and engine •

Observe proper disposal laws and

mounting bolts at frequent intervals

regulations.

Improper

disposal

for proper tightness. Also, visually

offluids and materials can harm the

inspect blade for damage (e.g.,

environment and the ecology.

excessive

wear,

bent,

cracked).

• Prior to disposal, determine the

Replace

with blade which meets

proper method to dispose of waste

original equipment specifications.

from

your

local

Environmental

• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight

Protection

Agency.

Recycling

to be sure the equipment is in safe

centers are established to properly

working condition.

dispose of materials in an

• Never tamper with safety devices.

environmentally safe fashion.

Check their proper operation •

Use

proper

containers

when

regularly. Use all guards as

draining fluids. Do not use food or

instructed in this manual.

beverage

containers

that

may

•

After striking

a foreign object,

stop

mislead someone into drinking from

them.

Properly

dispose

of

the

the

engine, remove the

wire

from

containers immediately following the

the

spark

plug

and

thoroughly

draining of fluids.

inspect the mower for any damage.

•

DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into

Repair the damage before restarting

and operating the mower.

the ground, down a drain or into a

• Grass catcher components are

stream, pond, lake or other body of

water.

Observe

Environmental

subject to wear, damage and

Protection Agency regulations when

deterioration,

which could expose

disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake

moving parts or allow objects to be

fluid, filters, batteries, tires and other

thrown. For your safety protection,

harmful waste.

frequently

check components

and

•

We do not recommend the use of a

replace

with

manufacturer’s

pressure washer or garden hose to

recommended

parts

when

clean

your

unit. They

may

cause

necessary.

damage

to

electrical

components;

spindles; pulleys; bearings; or the engine. The use of water will result in shortened life and reduce serviceability.

WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

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