SAFETY
•Charge batteries in an open,
•Do not modify machine or safety devices. Unauthorized modifications may impair its function and safety.
Avoid High-Pressure Fluids
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•Hydraulic hoses and lines can fail due to physical damage, kinks, age, and exposure. Check hoses and lines regularly. Replace damaged hoses and lines.
•Hydraulic fluid connections can loosen due to physical damage and vibration. Check connections regularly. Tighten loose connections.
•Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
•Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect hands and body from
•If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical source.
Prevent Fires
•Remove grass and debris from engine compartment and muffler area, before and after operating machine, especially after mowing or mulching in dry conditions.
•To reduce fire hazard, keep engine and engine compartment free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
•Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
•Never remove fuel cap, or add fuel with engine running or hot. Allow engine to cool for several minutes.
•Never store equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Tire Safety
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Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death:
•Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.
•Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
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