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1. | Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for | (Continued From Previous Column) | ||
| towing. DO NOT attach towed equipment except at | 6. | Always provide adequate ventilation when running | |
2. | the hitch point. |
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| engine. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an |
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for weight | 7. | odorless and deadly poison. | ||
3. | limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. | Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery before | ||
DO NOT allow children or others on towed equip- |
| performing maintenance or service. Cranking engine | ||
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On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may | DO NOT work under machine without safety blocks. | |||
5. | cause loss of traction and loss of control. | 9. | Service engine and make adjustments only when | |
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop. |
| engine is stopped. Remove spark plug wire(s) from | ||
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| spark plug(s) and secure wire(s) away from spark | |
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1. | DO NOT store machine or fuel container inside where | DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or | ||
| fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light | 11. | overspeed engine. | |
| such as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or | Lubricate machine at intervals specified in manual to | ||
| other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before | 12. | prevent controls from binding. | |
| storing machine in an enclosure. Store fuel container | Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the | ||
| out of the reach of children in a well ventilated, unoc- |
| blades or wear heavy leather gloves and use | |
| cupied building. |
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2. | Keep engine free of grass, leaves or excess grease | 13. | DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next | |
3. | to reduce fire hazard and engine overheating. |
| to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting | |
When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved | 14. | engine. | ||
4. | container outdoors and away from open flame. | Have mach ne serviced by an authorized dealer at | ||
Check brakes frequently; adjust, repair or replace as |
| least once a year and have the dealer install any new | ||
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Keep all bolts, nuts and screws properly tight. Checkfor15. | Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as | |||
| that all cotter pins are in proper positi n. | 16. | ne essary. | |
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woven fabric, and are subject to deterioration and wear |
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during normal usage. Check condition of bags b fore |
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each use. Immediately replace worn or damaged catch- |
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WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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