Service & Maintenance
Safe Handling of Gasoline
fuel line clamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps grip hoses firmly over the filter after
installation.
1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other 12. Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL,
sources of ignition.gasohol containing more than 10% ETHANOL,
2. Use only approved gasoline containers.gasoline additives, or white gas because
3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with theengine/fuel system damage could result.
engine running. Allow the engine to cool before 13. If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be
refueling.drained outdoors.
4. Never fuel the machine indoors.14. Replace faulty silencers/mufflers.
5. Never store the machine or fuel container where 15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as necessary.
as near a water heater or other appliance.16. Use only factory authorized replacement parts
6. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck when making repairs.
bed with a plastic bed liner. Always place17. Always comply with factory specifications on all
containers on the ground away from your vehicle settings and adjustments.
before filling.18. Only authorized service locations should be
7. Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or utilized for major service and repair requirements.
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not 19. Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit
possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer unless you have been properly trained. Improper
with a portable container, rather than from aservice procedures can result in hazardous
gasoline dispenser nozzle.operation, equipment damage and voiding of
8. Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank manufacturer’s warranty.
or container opening at all times until fueling is 20. On multiple blade mowers, take care as rotating
complete. Do not use a nozzleReproductionlock-open device. one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
9. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing 21. Do not change e gi e governor settings or over-
immediately.speed the engi e. Operating the engine at
10. Never over-fill the fuel tank. Replace gas cap and excessive speed can i crease the hazard of
tighten securely.pe sonal njury.
11. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other 22. Disengage dr ve attachments, stop the engine,
fuels. They are flammable and vapors areremove he key, and disconnect the spark plug
explosive.wire(s) before: clearing attachment blockages and
12. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine chutes, performing service work, striking an
but move the machine away from the area fobje t, or if the unit vibrates abnormally. After
spillage and avoid creating any source f igniti n striking an object, inspect the machine for damage
until fuel vapors have dissipated.and make repairs before restarting and operating
13. Replace all fuel tank caps and fuel container caps the equipment.
securely.23. Never place hands near the moving parts, such as a hydro pump cooling fan, when the tractor is
running. (Hydro pump cooling fans are typically
1. Never run the unit in an enclosed area whe elocated on top of the transaxle).
carbon monoxide fumes may collect.24. Units with hydraulic pumps, hoses, or motors:
2. Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment WARNING: Hydraulic fluid escaping under
bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate
3. Never tamper with safety devices. Ch ck th irskin and cause serious injury. If foreign fluid is
proper operation regularly and make c ssary injected into the skin it must be surgically removed
repairs if they are not functioning properly.within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this
4. Keep unit free of grass, leaves, or other debrisform of injury or gangrene may result. Keep body
any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cooleject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use
before storage.paper or cardboard, and not hands, to search for
5. If you strike an object, stop and inspect theleaks. Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections
machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in
6. Never make adjustments or repairs with thegood condition before applying pressure to the
engine running.system. If leaks occur, have the unit serviced
7. Check grass catcher components and theimmediately by your authorized dealer.
discharge guard frequently and replace with 25. WARNING: Stored energy device. Improper
manufacturer’s recommended parts, whenrelease of springs can result in serious personal
necessary.injury. Springs should be removed by an
8. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear authorized technician.
gloves, and use extra caution when servicing 26. Models equipped with an engine radiator:
them.WARNING: Stored energy device. To prevent
9. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust andserious bodily injury from hot coolant or steam
service as required.blow-out, never attempt to remove the radiator cap
10. Maintain or replace safety and instructions labels, while the engine is running. Stop the engine and
as necessary.wait until it is cool. Even then, use extreme care
11. Do not remove the fuel filter when the engine is when removing the cap hot as spilled gasoline may ignite. Do not spread
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