Operator Safety

Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water

Retaining walls and drop-offs around steps and water are a common hazard. Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer. Wheels dropping over retaining walls, edges, ditches, embankments, or into water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death, or drowning.

 

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Fuel and Maintenance

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Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and

 

remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling,

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servicing.

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Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not

smoke while operating or refueling. Do n t add fuel while

engine is hot or running. Allow engine to c l f r at least

3 minutes prior to adding fuel.

 

 

 

Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage,

or any other enclosed area that is not well ventilated.

 

Gasoline spills should be cleaned up promptly and bef

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operation begins.

 

 

 

Gasoline should be stored only in seal d contain rs approved for fuel.

Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of your unit. Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, and excess oil. Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, especially periodically testing the safety system.

Enclosed Areas

Only operate this unit outdoors and away from unventilated areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged exposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or death.

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