Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1.To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes, which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
2.Use only an approved gasoline container.
3.Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
4.Remove
5.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
6.Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
7.Never fuel machine indoors because flammable vapors will accumulate in the area.
8.Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
9.Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion.
10.Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
11.If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting engine.
12.Never store the machine or fuel container near an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
13.To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
14.Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
General Service:
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 and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
3.Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
4.Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
5.Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
6.Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
7.After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating the mower.
8.Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running.
9.Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
10.Do not change the engine’s governor setting or
11.Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
12.Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
13.Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
14.Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and
may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
Section 2 — Important Safe Operation Practices