18.Beforeleavingtheoperator’spositionorleaving the mower unattended, move the right foot pedal into the neutral position, apply the parking brake, and move the blade engagement switch to OFF. Shut the engine OFF and remove the key.
19.Do not pass or stand on the grass discharge side of any mower with the engine running. Stop the cutter blades when another person approaches.
WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
7.Be sure the machine is in safe operating condition by keeping nuts, bolts, and screws tight. Check the blade mounting bolts and nuts frequently to be sure theyaretightened.
8.If the engine must be running to perform a mainte- nance adjustment, keep hands, feet, clothing and other parts of the body away from the cutter deck blades and other moving parts.
9.Do not overspeed the engine by changing governor settings. To be sure of safety and accuracy, have an authorizeddealercheckmaximumenginespeedwith atachometer.
10.The engine must be shut off before checking the oil or adding oil to the crankcase.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting of the engine when servicing, adjusting or storing the machine.
2.If the mower must be tipped to perform mainte- nance or adjustment, remove the battery, drain the gasoline from the fuel tank and the oil from the crankcase. Use jack stands to support the machinewhenrequired.
3.To reduce potential fire hazard, keep the engine free of excessive grease, grass, leaves and accu- mulations of dirt.
4.Park the machine on level ground. Never allow untrainedpersonneltoservicethemachine.
5.Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wires before making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive last. Reconnect positivefirstandnegativelast.
6.Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blades or wear gloves and use caution when servicing them. Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld them.
11.Allow the engine to cool before storing the mower in any enclosure such as a garage or storage shed. Make sure the fuel tank is empty if the machine is to be stored in excess of 30 days. Do not store the mower near any open flame or where gasoline fumes may be ignited by a spark.
12.Always store gasoline in a
13.Be careful when servicing the battery as it contains acid, which is corrosive and could cause burns to skinandclothing.
14.Batteriesreleaseexplosivegaseswhenbeing charged or discharged. Keep batteries away from any source of sparks and/or flame. Charge batter- ies in an open, well ventilated area.
15.Makesure allhydraulicconnectionsare tightandall hydraulic hosesandlinesare in good condition beforestartingthemachine.
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