Cub Cadet 454 manual Maintenance And Storage, Adjacent areas

4. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at

Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage

least 75 feet from the machine while it is in

before starting and operating.

operation. Stop the machine if anyone enters the

18. Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place

area.

and operating properly.

5. Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines

19. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is

may catch in the ground and propel the tiller

running.

forward. If this occurs, let go of the handlebars and

20. Use only attachments and accessories approved

do not restrain the machine.

by the manufacturer. Failure to do so, can result in

6. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or

personal injury.

crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden

21. If situations occur which are not covered in this

hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.

manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your

7. Never operate the machine at high transport

dealer for assistance. Telephone 1-877-282-8684

speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.

for the name of your nearest dealer.

8. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

Maintenance And Storage

9. Look down, behind, and use care when in reverse

or pulling machine towards you.

1.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their

10. Start the engine according to the instructions found

proper operation regularly.

in this manual and keep feet well away from the

2.

Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at

tines at all times.

frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe

11. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,

working condition. Also, visually inspect machine

disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against

for any damage.

the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any

3.

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the

damage. Repair the damage before starting and

engine and make certain the tines and all moving

operating.

parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire

12. Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine before

and ground it against the engine to prevent

you leave the operating position (behind the

unintended starting.

handles). Wait until the tines come to a complete

4.

Do not change the engine governor settings or

stop before unclogging the tines, making any

over-speed the engine. The governor controls the

adjustments, or inspections.

maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

13. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly

5.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as

ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon

necessary.

monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

6.

Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading,

14. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a

transporting, and storage of this machine.

burn. Do not touch.

7.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside

15. Use caution when tilling near fences, buildings and

where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light

underground utilities. Rotating tines can cause

such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc.

property damage or personal injury.

8.

Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper

16. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to

instructions on off-season storage.

till soil to deep at to fast of a rate.

9.

If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.

17. If the machine should start making an unusual