Safety
–Inspect the LPG tank and the fuel connection joint for leaks. Use the following procedure below to detect leaks:
◊Apply an approved leak detector solution, obtained from a trained and qualified LPG distributor, or a thick
◊Using a small brush or spray bottle, apply the solution around all the fittings of the LPG tank and the fuel connection joint.
◊Slowly open the gas valve a
◊If bubbles are detected, the joint or fitting has a leak. Shut off the valve, tighten the leaking connection, and slowly open the valve again. If bubbles still appear, Do Not use the tank. If it is safe to do so, remove the tank from your mower; otherwise, contact trained and qualified personnel immediately.
◊If no bubbles are detected, the LPG tank may be used.
•Weekly:
–Check the entire LPG fuel delivery system for damage or deterioration.
–Check the entire LPG fuel delivery system for leaks at all joints using the same method as described in the previous section.
–Follow all the inspection checks as specified in the two previous inspection sections.
•Tank Requalification:
–USDOT (United States Department of Transportation) regulations require LPG tanks to be inspected, requalified, and marked within 12 years of the manufacture date and on a regular basis thereafter. Typically this occurs when the tank is refilled; contact a trained and qualified LPG tank provider for more details.
–Do Not fill the LPG tank if it is beyond the requalification period.
–Do Not fill damaged or rusted LPG tanks.
Operation
WARNING
Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot. Severe burns can occur on contact and debris, such as leaves, grass, brush, etc. can catch fire.
•Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool before touching.
•Remove accumulated debris from muffler and engine area.
•Install and maintain in working order a spark arrester before using equipment on
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an odorless deadly poison that can kill you.
Do Not run engine indoors or in a small confined area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
•Operate only in daylight or good artificial light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.
•Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine.
•Never raise deck with blades running.
•Never operate the mower with damaged guards, shields, or covers. Always have safety shields, guards, switches and other devices in place and in proper working condition.
•Never mow with the discharge deflector raised, removed or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly.
•Do Not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.
•Park machine on level ground. Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, remove key and engage parking brake:
–Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
–After striking a foreign object or abnormal vibration occurs (inspect the mower for
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