Operator Safety

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

 

 

 

 

11. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use

object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

12. Park machine on level ground. Never allow

extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is

 

 

untrained personnel to service machine.

extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

13. Use jack stands to support components when

Safe Handling of Gasoline

 

 

required.

 

 

 

 

14. Carefully release pressure from components with

1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other

stored energy.

sources of ignition.

 

 

 

 

15. Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire

2. Use only approved gasoline containers.

 

 

before making any repairs. Disconnect the

3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the

 

 

negative terminal first and the positive last.

engine running. Allow the engine to cool before

Reconnect positive first and negative last.

refueling.

 

 

 

 

16. Use care when checking blades. Wrap the

4. Never fuel the machine indoors.

 

 

blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when

5. Never store the machine or fuel container where

servicing them. Only replace blades. Never

there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such

 

 

straighten or weld them.

as near a water heater or other appliance.

 

 

17. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

6. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a

 

 

If possible, do not make adjustments with the

truck bed with a plastic bed liner. Always place

 

 

engine running.

containers on the ground away from your vehicle

18. Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area,

before filling.

 

 

 

 

away from spark and flames. Unplug charger

7. Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck

before connecting or disconnecting from battery.

or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not

Wear protective clothes and use insulated tools.

possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer

19. Grass catcher components are subject to wear,

with a portable container, rather than from a

 

 

damage, and deterioration, which could expose

gasoline dispenser nozzle.

 

 

Reproductionand hands away from pin holes or nozzles that

8. Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank

moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.

F equently check compo ents and replace

or container opening at all times until fueling is

 

 

with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when

complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

necessary.

 

 

9. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing

 

 

 

 

20. Check brake

perati n frequently. Adjust and

immediately.

 

 

 

 

service as requ red.

10. Never over-fill the fuel tank. Replace gas cap and

21. Use only fa

ory authorized replacement parts

 

 

 

tighten securely.

 

forwhen making repairs.

11. Use extra care in handling gasoline and her

 

22. Always omply with factory specifications on all

fuels. They are flammable and vapors are

 

 

settings and adjustments.

explosive.

 

 

 

 

23. Only a thorized service locations should be

12. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine

tilized for major service and repair requirements.

but move the machine away from the area of

 

 

24. Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit

spillage and avoid creating any source of igniti

n

unless you have been properly trained. Improper

until fuel vapors have dissipated.

 

 

 

 

 

13. Replace all fuel tank caps and fuelNotcontainer caps

service procedures can result in hazardous

securely.

 

 

operation, equipment damage and voiding of

 

 

manufacturer’s warranty.

Maintenance and Storage

 

 

25. Units with hydraulic pumps, hoses, or motors:

1. Always observe safe refueling and fu l

 

WARNING: Hydraulic fluid escaping under

handling practices when refueling the unit aft r

 

pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate

transportation or storage.

 

 

skin and cause serious injury. If foreign fluid is

2. Always follow the engine manual instructions for

injected into the skin it must be surgically removed

storage preparations before storing the unit for

 

within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this

both short and long term periods.

 

form of injury or gangrene may result. Keep body

3. Always follow the engine manual instructions for

 

 

 

proper start-up procedures when returning the unit

eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use

to service.

 

 

paper or cardboard, and not hands, to search for

4. Never store the machine or fuel container inside

leaks. Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections

where there is an open flame, such as in a water

are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in

heater. Allow unit to cool before storing.

 

good condition before applying pressure to the

5. Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not

system. If leaks occur, have the unit serviced

store fuel near flames or drain indoors.

 

immediately by your authorized dealer.

6. Keep all hardware, especially blade attachment

 

26. WARNING: Stored energy device. Improper

bolts, tight and keep all parts in good working

 

release of springs can result in serious personal

condition. Replace all worn or damaged decals.

injury. Springs should be removed by an

7. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their

 

authorized technician.

proper operation regularly.

 

 

27. Models equipped with an engine radiator:

8. Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking

 

WARNING: Stored energy device. To prevent

brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect

serious bodily injury from hot coolant or steam

spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop

 

blow-out, never attempt to remove the radiator

before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.

 

cap while the engine is running. Stop the engine

9. Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,

and wait until it is cool. Even then, use extreme

mufflers, and engine to prevent fires. Clean up oil

care when removing the cap.

or fuel spillage.

 

 

 

 

 

10. Let engine cool before storing and do not store

 

 

 

 

near flame.

 

 

 

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