6. TRANSPORTING
m The engine and exhaust system become hot during operation
and remain hot for a while after stopping. Contact with hot engine com-
ponents or the exhaust system can cause burns and can ignite some
materials.
Avoid touching the engine or exhaust system for at least 15 minutes after
the engine has stopped. Allow the engine to cool before transporting the
lawn tractor.
r-1 Towing the lawn tractor behind another vehicle or using it to push
another vehicle can damage the lawn tractor.
Transport the lawn tractor on a flat, level trailer or in a pickup truck. To
avoid gasoline spillage, keep the lawn tractor level while transporting.
m Gasoline is extremely flammable, and gasoline vapor can ex-
plode, causing injury or death.
Set the parking brake, and then tie the tractor down securely.
Tie-down hooks should be on or near the floor. Use the tie-down points
shown below.
[I To avoid damaging the tie rods, be careful not to put the ropes
around or near them when securing the front end.
FRONT
TIE
ROD
REAR