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Safety Precautions (Continued)

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

Keep children out of the area of operation 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.

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

Never allow children to operate the machine.

Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

Service

Do not change engine governor setting or over speed the engine.

Replace damaged or worn out muffler immediately. Continued use could result in fire or explosion.

Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.

A.Use only an approved container.

B.Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Wipe off any spilled gasoline and allow vapors to dissipate before starting engine.

C.Replace fuel tank cap and container cap securely.

D.Never refuel the machine indoors.

E.Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as in a water heater. Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

Never run a machine inside a closed area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.

Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. See page 7 for operator- presence control check. If safety interlock is not functioning properly do not operate the tractor. Have repaired prior to use.

Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris build up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.

Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object or if their is a sudden change in the sound or vibration of the equipment. Repair any damage before restarting.

Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running or when engine and exhaust parts are hot from operation.

Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.

Frequently check components and replace, with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.

Refer to Storage Section of this owners manual if unit is to be stored for extended period.

Use only Gravely accessories, attachments and replacement parts. Replace parts that become damaged or lost.

Do Not

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

Do not operate near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The tractor could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

Do not operate on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

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