•Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rim
of thefuel tank or containeropeningat alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Donot usea
oiffuelisspilledonclothing,changecloth- ing immediately. Neveroverfillfueltank.Replacegascap and tightensecurely,
GENERAL SERVICE
•Never operate machine in a closed area.
•Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be surethe equipment is in safe working condition,
•Nevertamperwith safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
,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.
•If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
Check grass catcher components and the discharge chute frequently and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.
•Mower blades aresharp. Wrapthe blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
•Checkbrakeoperationfrequently. Adjust and service as required.
•Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstruction labels, as necessary.
•Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
, Nevercarry passengers.
•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. If the tires lose traction, 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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