•Engine components become hot during operation and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before touching.
•Before "jump starting" a dead battery, read and follow all of the instructions.
•Do not attempt to mount a tire on the rim. This should be done by a qualified person with proper equipment.
•Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate tires above the recommended pressure shown in the operator’s manual.
•Securely support the tractor when changing wheels or the wheel tread width.
•Make sure that wheel bolts have been tightened to the specified torque.
•To avoid sparks from arcing, always discon- nect the battery’s negative cable first and connect it last.
•Disconnect negative cable from battery before working on or near electrical components.
•To reduce fire hazard, keep the tractor free of any debris
•Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain all moving parts have stopped. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
•Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
•Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment and the ecology.
•Prior to disposal, determine the proper method to dispose of waste from your local Environmental Protection Agency. Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of materials in an environmentally safe fashion.
•Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do not use food or beverage containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them. Properly dispose of the containers immediately following the draining of fluids.
•DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground, down a drain or into a stream, pond, lake or other body of water. Observe Environmental Protection Agency regulations when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, batteries, tires and other harmful waste.
•We do not recommend the use of a pressure washer or garden hose to clean your unit. They may cause 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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