Cub Cadet 454 manual Maintenance And Storage, Adjacent areas

4. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at		Inspect thoroughly for damage. Repair any damage
least 75 feet from the machine while it is in		before starting and operating.
operation. Stop the machine if anyone enters the	18. Keep all shields, guards and safety devices in place
area.		and operating properly.
5. Be careful when tilling in hard ground. The tines	19. Never pick up or carry machine while the engine is
may catch in the ground and propel the tiller		running.
forward. If this occurs, let go of the handlebars and	20. Use only attachments and accessories approved
do not restrain the machine.		by the manufacturer. Failure to do so, can result in
6. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or		personal injury.
crossing gravel surfaces. Stay alert for hidden	21. If situations occur which are not covered in this
hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.		manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your
7. Never operate the machine at high transport		dealer for assistance. Telephone 1-877-282-8684
speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.		for the name of your nearest dealer.
8. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.	Maintenance And Storage
9. Look down, behind, and use care when in reverse
or pulling machine towards you.	1.	Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
10. Start the engine according to the instructions found
		proper operation regularly.
in this manual and keep feet well away from the
	2.	Check bolts and screws for proper tightness at
tines at all times.
		frequent intervals to keep the machine in safe
11. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
		working condition. Also, visually inspect machine
disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against
		for any damage.
the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for any
	3.	Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, stop the
damage. Repair the damage before starting and
		engine and make certain the tines and all moving
operating.
		parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire
12. Disengage all clutch levers and stop engine before
		and ground it against the engine to prevent
you leave the operating position (behind the
		unintended starting.
handles). Wait until the tines come to a complete
	4.	Do not change the engine governor settings or
stop before unclogging the tines, making any
		over-speed the engine. The governor controls the
adjustments, or inspections.
		maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
13. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
	5.	Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
		necessary.
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
	6.	Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading,
14. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a
		transporting, and storage of this machine.
burn. Do not touch.
	7.	Never store the machine or fuel container inside
15. Use caution when tilling near fences, buildings and
		where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light
underground utilities. Rotating tines can cause
		such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer etc.
property damage or personal injury.
	8.	Always refer to the operator’s manual for proper
16. Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to
		instructions on off-season storage.
till soil to deep at to fast of a rate.
	9.	If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
17. If the machine should start making an unusual

noise or vibration, stop the engine, disconnect the

10. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for

spark plug wire and ground it against the engine.

gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

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.

NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your tiller.

WARNING

Hot surfaces can

cause severe burns.

Do not touch	S30647
muffler or

adjacent areas.

WARNING

DEPTH

STAKE

TRANSPORT

1"

3"

5"

7"

KEEP AWAY FROM

ROTATING TINES.

ROTATING TINES

WILL CAUSE INJURY.

	WARNING
C	TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY
	1. READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
U
	2. KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTIONS
T	OF ALL CONTROLS.
	3. KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES AND
	SHIELDS IN PLACE AND WORKING.
O	4. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR
	UNINSTRUCTED ADULTS TO
	OPERATE TILLER.
U	5. SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE
T	UNCLOGGING TINES OR MAKING
	REPAIRS.
	6. KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM
	MACHINE.
	7. KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING
	PARTS.
	8. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN
	REVERSING OR PULLING THE
	MACHINE TOWARDS YOU.

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