Cub Cadet 23HP Z-Force 50 service manual Service

7. Remove the key when the machine is left				Repair the damage before restarting and
unattended to prevent unauthorized opera-				operating the machine.
tion.			9.	Grass catcher components are subject to
D. SERVICE				wear, damage and deterioration, which could
				expose moving parts or allow objects to be
1. Use extreme care in handling gasoline and				thrown. For your safety protection, frequently
other fuels. They are extremely flammable				check the components and replace with man-
	and the vapors are explosive.			ufacturers recommended parts when neces-
	a.	Use only an approved con-		sary.
		tainer.	10.	Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap
b.	Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with			the blades or wear gloves, and use extra cau-
	the engine running. Allow the engine			tion when servicing blades.
	to cool at least two minutes before		11.	Check park brake operation frequently. Adjust
	refueling.			and service as required.
c.	Replace the fuel cap securely and		12.	Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot
	wipe off any spilled fuel before starting			during operation and can cause a burn. Allow
	the engine as it may cause a fire or			to cool down before touching.
	explosion.		13.	Do not change the engine governor settings
d.	Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes			or overspeed the engine. Excessive engine
	and other sources of ignition.			speeds are dangerous.
e.	Never refuel the machine indoors		14.	Observe proper disposal laws and regula-
	because fuel vapors will accumulate in			tions. Improper disposal of fluids and materi-
	the area.			als can harm the environment and the
f.	Never store the fuel container or			ecology.
	machine inside where there is an open			a.	Prior to disposal, contact your local
	flame or spark, such as a gas hot				Environmental Protection Agency to
	water heater, space heater or furnace.				determine the proper method for dis-
2. Never run a machine inside a closed area.					posing of the waste. Recycling cen-
3. To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine free					ters are established to properly
of grass, leaves or other debris build-up.					dispose of materials in an environmen-
Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow the					tally safe fashion.
machine to cool at least 5 minutes before stor-				b.	Use proper containers when draining
ing.					fluids. Do not use food or beverage
4. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make					containers that may mislead someone
certain the blade and all moving parts have					into drinking from them. Properly dis-
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and					pose of the containers immediately fol-
keep the wire away from the spark plug to pre-					lowing the draining of fluids.
vent accidental starting.				c.	DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the
5. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at					ground, down drain or into a stream,
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also					pond, lake or other body of water.
visually inspect blades for damage (e.g.,					Observe Environmental Protection
excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace with					Agency regulations when disposing of
blades which meet original equipment specifi-					oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters, bat-
cations.					teries, tires and other harmful waste.
6. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be			15.	We do not recommend the use of high pres-
sure the equipment is in safe working condi-				sure washers to clean your unit. They may
tion.				cause damage to electrical components; spin-
7. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their				dles; pulleys; bearings; or the engine.

proper operation regularly. Use all guards as instructed in this manual.

8.After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire from the spark plug and thor- oughly inspect the mower for any damage.

WARNING-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

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