Children
1.Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
a.Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
b.Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.
c.To avoid
d.Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
e.Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the path of the machine.
f.Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
g.Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation.
2.Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine. Children 14 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and should be trained and supervised by an adult.
Towing
1.Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
2.Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
3.Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
4.On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
5.The maximum weight on the hitch is 50 lbs and the maximum towed load is 500 lbs.
6.Never allow passengers on the towed equipment.
7.Loss of traction can occur on slopes, 5° (9 %) maximum grade.
8.Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
9.Use caution during turns to avoid
10.Use extra caution when operating in reverse.
11.Do not modify or repair the hitch, replace the hitch if damaged.
12.Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
13.Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
Service
Related to Fuel:
DANGER! Never have the mower near an open flame or spark, or allow smoking when refueling the system. Always handle LPG cylinders with care. LPG is a safe but highly flammable fuel.
1.Always handle LPG with care. LPG is a safe but highly flammable fuel. Please respect it.
2.LPG causes skin burns on contact. Aviod contact and wear appropriate clothing, gloves and eyewear.
3.If you smell or see gas, or hear the hiss of escaping gas, immediately get away from the cylinder and contact your local fire department.
4.Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while handling
LPG.
5.Do not expose the cylinder to heat above 120°F.
6.Always close the valves on the cylinders when not in use.
7.Use only cylinders that meet code #49 of the federal regulation #173.34.
8.Use LPG classified
9.Never attempt to remove an LPG cylinder while the mower is running.
10.Cylinders must be filled by trained personnel only.
11.Store cylinders in well ventilated and unoccupied buildings away from sparks and flames.
12.Always shut off the engine and permit it to cool before removing the fuel line and/or the LPG cylinder.
13.When removing and/or replacing fuel lines on the LPG tanks, make sure that the nozzles are free of any debris that might clog or damage the nozzle. Debris in the nozzle or damage to the nozzle may cause a failure of the check valve, which may compromise the seal and become a fire hazard.
General Service
DANGER! Never modify or tamper with the cylinder, hoses, check valves,
1.Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.
2.Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove the key from the ignition to prevent unintended starting.
3.Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (7) seven seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your machine should be serviced.
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