Safety
•Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all rocks, toys, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects which can be thrown by the machine and may cause personal injury to the operator or bystanders.
DANGER
In certain conditions diesel fuel is extremely flammable and vapors are explosive.
A fire or explosion from diesel fuel can burn you, others, and cause property damage.
•Fill the fuel tank outdoors on level ground, in an open area, when the engine is cold. Wipe up any diesel fuel that spills.
•Never refill the fuel tank or drain the machine indoors or inside an enclosed trailer.
•Do Not fill the fuel tank completely full. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of the filler neck. The empty space in the tank allows diesel fuel to expand. Overfilling may result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine or emission system.
•Never smoke when handling diesel fuel, and stay away from an open flame or where diesel fuel fumes may be ignited by spark.
•Store diesel fuel in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children.
•Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel when engine is running or when the engine is hot.
•If fuel is spilled, Do Not attempt to start the engine. Move away from the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
•Do Not operate without entire exhaust system in place and in proper working condition.
WARNING
Diesel fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
•Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
•Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank/container opening.
•Keep away from eyes and skin.
•Never siphon by mouth.
•Check that the operator's presence controls, safety switches, and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do Not operate unless they are functioning properly.
Operation
WARNING
Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot. Severe burns can occur on contact and debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.
•Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool before touching.
•Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine area.
•Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless deadly poison that can kill you.
Do Not run engine indoors or in a small confined area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
•Operate only in daylight or good artificial light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.
•Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Use seat belts with the roll bar in the raised and locked position.
•Never operate the mower with damaged guards, shields, or covers. Always have safety shields,
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