Safety
•Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained personnel to service machine.
•Use jack stands to support components when required.
•Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy.
•Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive last. Reconnect positive first and negative last.
•Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only replace damaged blades. Never straighten or weld them.
•Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with the engine running.
•Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area, away from spark and flames. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.
•Keep all guards, shields and all safety devices in place and in safe working condition.
•Check all bolts frequently to maintain proper tightness.
•Frequently check for worn or deteriorating components that could create a hazard.
•All replacement parts must be the same as or equivalent to the parts supplied as original equipment.
WARNING
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate skin and cause injury. Fluid accidentally injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result.
•Make sure all hydraulic fluid hoses and lines are in good condition and all hydraulic connections and fittings are tight before applying pressure to hydraulic system.
•Keep body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject high pressure hydraulic fluid.
•Use cardboard or paper, not your hands, to find hydraulic leaks.
•Safely relieve all pressure in the hydraulic system by placing the motion control levers in neutral and shutting off the engine before performing any work on the hydraulic system.
WARNING
Fuel system components are under high pressure. The use of improper components can result in system failure, fuel leakage and possible explosion.
Use only approved fuel lines and clamps for high pressure systems.
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