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• To | reduce fire hazard, | keep | the | • | Check | brake | operation frequently. | |||||||||||
| machine free of grass, leaves or |
| Adjust and service as required. |
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| other debris | • | Muffler, | engine | and | belt | guards | |||||||||||
| fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool | |||||||||||||||||
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| become | hot | during | operation and | |||||||||||||
| at least 5 minutes before storing. |
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| can cause a burn. Allow to cool | ||||||||||||||||
• | Before | cleaning, | repairing | or |
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| down before touching. |
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| inspecting, make certain the blade | • | Do not change the engine governor | |||||||||||||||
| and all moving parts have stopped. | |||||||||||||||||
| Disconnect the spark plug wire, and |
| settings or overspeed the engine. | |||||||||||||||
| keep the wire away from the spark |
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| speeds | are | |||||||||||
| plug to prevent accidental starting. |
| dangerous. |
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• Check the blade and engine • | Observe proper disposal laws and | |||||||||||||||||
| mounting bolts at frequent intervals |
| regulations. | Improper | disposal of | |||||||||||||
| for proper tightness. Also, visually |
| fluids and materials can harm the | |||||||||||||||
| inspect blade for damage (e.g., |
| environment and the ecology. |
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| excessive | wear, | bent, | cracked). | • Prior to disposal, determine the | |||||||||||||
| Replace | with blade which meets | ||||||||||||||||
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| proper method to dispose of waste | ||||||||||||||||
| original equipment specifications. |
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| from | your |
| local | Environmental | ||||||||||||
• | Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight |
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| Protection |
| Agency. | Recycling | ||||||||||||||
| to be sure the equipment is in safe |
| centers are established to properly | |||||||||||||||
| working condition. |
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| dispose of materials in an | ||||||||||||
• Never tamper with safety devices. |
| environmentally safe fashion. |
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| Check their proper operation • | Use | proper |
| containers |
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| regularly. Use all guards as |
| draining fluids. Do not use food or | |||||||||||||||
| instructed in this manual. |
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| beverage | containers | that | may | ||||||||||
• | After striking | a foreign object, | stop |
| mislead someone into drinking from | |||||||||||||
| them. |
| Properly | dispose | of | the | ||||||||||||
| the | engine, | remove the | wire | from |
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| containers immediately following the | ||||||||||||||||
| the | spark | plug | and | thoroughly |
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| draining of fluids. |
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| inspect the mower for any damage. |
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| • | DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into | ||||||||||||||||
| Repair the damage before restarting | |||||||||||||||||
| and operating the mower. |
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| the ground, down a drain or into a | |||||||||||||
• Grass catcher components are |
| stream, pond, lake or other body of | ||||||||||||||||
| water. |
| Observe | Environmental | ||||||||||||||
| subject to wear, damage and |
| Protection Agency regulations when | |||||||||||||||
| deterioration, | which could expose |
| disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake | ||||||||||||||
| moving parts or allow objects to be |
| fluid, filters, batteries, tires and other | |||||||||||||||
| thrown. For your safety protection, |
| harmful waste. |
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| frequently | check components | and | • With the exception of utilizing the | ||||||||||||||
| replace | with | manufacturer’s | |||||||||||||||
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| deck wash | feature | on the | mower | |||||||||||||
| recommended | parts | when |
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| decks, we do not recommend the | ||||||||||||||||
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| use of a pressure washer or garden | ||||||||||||
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• Mower blades are sharp and can |
| hose to clean your tractor. Water | ||||||||||||||||
| cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear |
| may cause damage to electrical | |||||||||||||||
| gloves and use extra caution when |
| components; | pulleys; | bearings; or | |||||||||||||
| servicing blade(s). |
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| the engine. |
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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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