Safety Rules & Information

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

 

 

 

 

line clamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps

Safe Handling of Gasoline

 

 

grip hoses firmly over the filter after installation.

 

 

12. Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL,

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

gasohol containing more than 10% ETHANOL,

sources of ignition.

 

 

 

 

gasoline additives, or white gas because engine/

2. Use only approved gasoline containers.

 

 

fuel system damage could result.

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

 

 

13. If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be

engine running. Allow the engine to cool before

drained outdoors.

 

 

refueling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

14. Replace faulty silencers/mufflers.

4. Never fuel the machine indoors.

 

 

15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as

5. Never store the machine or fuel container where

necessary.

 

 

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

 

 

16. Use only factory authorized replacement parts

near a water heater or other appliance.

 

 

when making repairs.

6. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a

 

 

17. Always comply with factory specifications on all

truck bed with a plastic bed liner. Always place

 

 

settings and adjustments.

containers on the ground away from your vehicle

18. Only authorized service locations should be utilized

before filling.

 

 

 

 

for major service and repair requirements.

7. Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck

19. Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit

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

unless you have been properly trained. Improper

possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer

service procedures can result in hazardous

with a portable container, rather than from a

 

 

operation, equipment damage and voiding of

gasoline dispenser nozzle.

 

 

 

 

manufacturer’s warranty.

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

20. On multiple blade mowers, take care as rotating

or container opening at all times until fueling is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

one blade can cause other blades to rotate.

9. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing

 

21. Do not change e

gi

e governor settings or

immediately.

 

 

over-speed the e

gi

e. Operating the engine

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

at excess ve speed can i crease the hazard of

tighten securely.

 

 

personal

njury.

 

 

 

Not

22. Disengage dr ve attachments, stop the engine,

11. Use extra care in handling gasoline and o her

 

remove

he key, and disconnect the spark plug

fuels. They are flammable and vapors are

 

wire(s) before: clearing attachment blockages and

explosive.

 

for

 

 

 

 

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

ch tes, performing service work, striking an object,

but move the machine away from the area f

 

or if the

nit vibrates abnormally. After striking

spillage and avoid creating any source f igniti

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an object, inspect the machine for damage and

 

 

 

make repairs before restarting and operating the

until fuel vapors have dissipated.

equipment.

13. Replace all fuel tank caps and fuel container caps

23. Never place hands near the moving parts, such

securely.

as a hydro pump cooling fan, when the tractor is

 

Service & Maintenance

running. (Hydro pump cooling fans are typically

located on top of the transaxle).

1. Never run the unit in an enclosed area where

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

carbon monoxide fumes may coll ct.

WARNING: Hydraulic fluid escaping under

2. Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment

pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate

bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.

skin and cause serious injury. If foreign fluid is

3. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their

injected into the skin it must be surgically removed

proper operation regularly and make necessary

within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this

repairs if they are not functioning properly.

form of injury or gangrene may result. Keep body

4. Keep unit free of grass, leaves, or other debris

and hands away from pin holes or nozzles that

build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. and remove

eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use

any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool

paper or cardboard, and not hands, to search for

before storage.

leaks. Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections

5. If you strike an object, stop and inspect the

are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in

machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

good condition before applying pressure to the

6. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine

system. If leaks occur, have the unit serviced

running.

immediately by your authorized dealer.

7. Check grass catcher components and the

25. WARNING: Stored energy device. Improper

discharge guard frequently and replace with

release of springs can result in serious personal

manufacturer’s recommended parts, when

injury. Springs should be removed by an

necessary.

authorized technician.

8. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear

26. Models equipped with an engine radiator:

gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

WARNING: Stored energy device. To prevent

9. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and

serious bodily injury from hot coolant or steam

service as required.

blow-out, never attempt to remove the radiator cap

10. Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels,

while the engine is running. Stop the engine and

as necessary.

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

11. Do not remove the fuel filter when the engine is hot

when removing the cap.

as spilled gasoline may ignite. Do not spread fuel

 

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