•Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim • If you strike a foreign object, stop and

 

of

the

fuel

tank

or container

opening

at

 

inspectthe

machine.

Repair,

if necessary,

 

all

times until

fueling

is

complete.

Do

not

 

before

restarting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

use

a nozzle

lock-open

device.

 

 

•

Never

make

any

adjustments

or

repairs

•

Iffuel

is spilled

on clothing, change cloth-

 

with the

engine

running.

 

 

 

 

ing

 

immediately.

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

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•

Never

overfill

fuel tank.

Replace

gas

cap

 

discharge

chute

frequently

 

and

replace

 

and

tighten

securely.

 

 

 

 

 

 

with manufacturer's

recommended

parts,

GENERALSERVlCE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

when

necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Mower

blades

are sharp.

Wrap the blade

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

•

Never

operate

machine

in a

closed

 

or wear

gloves,

and

use

extra

caution

 

area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

when

servicing

them.

 

 

 

 

•

Keep

all nuts

and bolts tight to be

surethe

•

Check

brake

operation

frequently.

Adjust

 

equipment

is

in

safe

working

condition.

 

and service

as

required.

 

 

 

•

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•

Maintain

orreplacesafetyand

 

instruction

 

their

 

proper

operation

 

regularly.

 

 

 

labels,

as necessary.

 

 

 

 

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or • Be sure the area is clear of bystanders

other debris build-up.

Clean oil

or

fuel

 

before

operating. Stop machine if anyone

spillage and remove

any

fuel-soaked

de-

 

enters

the

area.

bris. Allow machine

to cool before

storing.

•

Never

carry

passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another

ride and be run over or backed over by the machine.

•Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

•Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.

•Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children.

•Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across.

•Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

•Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. Ifthetires Iosetraction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

•If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.

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

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917.289283, 917.28928 specifications

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