SAFETY
•Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from the vehicle when filling.
•Remove
•Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
•If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
•Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.
•Do not start the engine near spilled fuel.
•Never use gasoline as a cleaning agent.
•If leaks arise in fuel system, engine must not be started until problem has been resolved.
•Check the fuel level before each use and leave space for the fuel to expand, as the heat from the engine and the sun may otherwise cause the fuel to expand and overflow.
General Maintenance
WARNING! The engine and the exhaust system become very hot during operation.
There is risk for burns if touched.
Allow engine and exhaust system to cool before refueling.
•Never operate machine in a closed area.
•Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is
in safe working condition.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
• Never tamper with safety
devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
•Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly to be sure it works properly. The machine must not be driven with defective or unmounted protective plates, protective cowlings, safety switches, or other protective devices.
•Do not change the settings of governors and avoid running the engine with overly high engine speeds. If you run the engine too fast, you risk damaging the machine components.
•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel- soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing.
•If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
•Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
•Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.
WARNING! The engine must not be started when the driver’s floor plate or any protective plate for the mower deck’s drive belt is removed.
•Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
•Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
•Make sure that the equipment is in good condition and that all nuts and bolts, especially those fastening the blade attachments, are properly tightened and torqued.
•Ensure that the fuel filler cap is mounted tightly and no flammable substances are stored in an open vessel.
•Never work with the starter circuit if there is spilled fuel.
•Sparking can occur when
working with the battery and the heavy cables of the starter circuit. This can cause battery explosion, fire or eye injury. Sparking will not occur after the
grounding cable (normally negative, black) is removed from the battery. Disconnect
the grounding cable from the battery first and reconnect it last.
•Do not make a bridge short circuit across the starter relay to run the starter.
•Be very careful when handling battery acid. Acid on skin can cause serious corrosive burns. If you spill battery acid on your skin, rinse immediately with water.
WARNING!
The battery contains lead and lead compounds, chemicals that are considered to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive system damage. Wash your hands after handling the battery.
•Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a doctor immediately.
•Be careful when servicing the battery. Explosive gases
form in the battery. Never perform maintenance on the battery when smoking or
near open flames or sparks.
• The battery can explode and cause serious injury or damage.
•Never use the machine
indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous, and lethal gas.
•Stop to inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, make repairs before starting.
•Never make adjustments with the engine running.
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