Weed Eater WE12538J manual Safety Rules, Safe Operation Practices for Ride-OnMowers

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SAFETY RULES

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

•Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al- ways look down and behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.

•Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

•If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.

•Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

Look for this symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transport- ing, adjusting or making repairs, al- ways disconnect spark plug wire and placewirewhereitcannotcontactspark plug.

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

CAUTION: Tow only the attachments that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the low- est possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.

WARNING

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer- tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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Contents MODEL NO. WE12538J 12.5HP 38 Inch LawnTractor II. SLOPE OPERATION SAFETY RULESIV. SERVICE I. GENERAL OPERATIONSafe Operation Practices for Ride-OnMowers SAFETY RULESTABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES Keys UNASSEMBLED PARTSSteering Wheel SeatBEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR FROM SKID ASSEMBLYTOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTONHOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CHECK BATTERY See FigINSTALL SEAT See Fig CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS CHECKLISTCHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK DECK LEVELNESSOPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR STOPPING See Fig HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTORTO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig TO SET PARKING BRAKE See FigTO TRANSPORT BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINETO OPERATE MOWER See Fig. TO OPERATE ON HILLSTO START ENGINE See Fig MOWING TIPSMAINTENANCE SCHEDULE CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIESGENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS ¿LUBRICATION CHARTOPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM TRACTORBRAKE OPERATION TIRESTRANSAXLE COOLING ENGINEBATTERY V-BELTSCLEAN AIR SCREEN ENGINE COOLING FINS See FigAIR FILTER See Fig IN-LINEFUEL FILTER See Fig CLEANINGMUFFLER SPARK PLUGSSERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO INSTALL MOWER See FigTO REMOVE MOWER See Fig TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGTO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT See Fig TO ADJUST BRAKE See FigTO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See FigTO REPLACE FUSE REPLACING BATTERY See Figs. 25 ANDTO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB INTERLOCKS AND RELAYSTO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig TO ADJUST CARBURETORENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig ENGINE OIL STORAGEOTHER FUEL SYSTEMCORRECTION TROUBLESHOOTING POINTSPROBLEM CAUSESCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER WE12538JELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTSKEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION CHASSIS DESCRIPTION PARTDRIVE REPAIR PARTS 11 26 28 STEERING38 63 42 37 37 36REPAIR PARTS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester ENGINE8113 Control Th/ch Flag 170551SEAT WHEELS & TIRES DECALSMOWER LIFT 11 19 13 31 32 13 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/plunger MOWER LIFT159460 MOWER DECK REPAIR PARTS SERVICE NOTES LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY SERVICEWARRANTY NEW PEERLESS GEAR POWER TRAIN COMPONENTSONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL Page Engine continues to run
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