General Service: | 7. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect | |||
1. | Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated |
| the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. | |
| Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair | |||
| area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an |
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| the damage before starting and operating the mower. | ||
| odorless and deadly gas. |
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| 8. | Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height | ||
2. | Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain | |||
| adjustment while the engine is running. | |||
| the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect |
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| 9. | Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail | ||
| the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to | |||
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| shield are subject to wear and damage which could | ||
| prevent unintended starting. |
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| expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For | ||
3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent |
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| safety protection, frequently check components and | |||
| intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade |
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| replace immediately with original equipment | ||
| for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade |
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| manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. | ||
| with the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade |
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| “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment | ||
| only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not |
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| specifications may lead to improper performance and | ||
| meet the original equipment specifications may lead to |
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| compromise safety!” | ||
| improper performance and compromise safety!” |
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| 10. Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed | |||
4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or | ||||
| the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe | |||
| wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. |
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| operating speed of the engine. | ||
5. | Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the |
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11. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as | ||||
| equipment is in safe working condition. | |||
6. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper | necessary. | |
12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper | ||
operation regularly. | ||
disposal of fluids and materials can harm the | ||
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| environment. | |
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.
NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your lawn mower.
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