Simplicity SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE, Service & Maintenance, Safe Handling of Gasoline

							OPERATOR SAFETY
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE				line clamps further than necessary. Ensure clamps
Safe Handling of Gasoline				grip hoses firmly over the filter after installation.
				12. Do not use gasoline containing METHANOL,
1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
				gasohol containing more than 10% ETHANOL,
sources of ignition.
				gasoline additives, or white gas because engine/
2. Use only approved gasoline containers.
				fuel system damage could result.
3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the
				13. If the fuel tank must be drained, it should be
engine running. Allow the engine to cool before
				drained outdoors.
refueling.
				14. Replace faulty silencers/mufflers.
4. Never fuel the machine indoors.
				15. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as
5. Never store the machine or fuel container where
				necessary.
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as
				16. Use only factory authorized replacement parts
near a water heater or other appliance.
				when making repairs.
6. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a
				17. Always comply with factory specifications on all
truck bed with a plastic bed liner. Always place
				settings and adjustments.
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
				18. Only authorized service locations should be utilized
before filling.
				for major service and repair requirements.
7. Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck
				19. Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit
or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
				unless you have been properly trained. Improper
possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer
				service procedures can result in hazardous
with a portable container, rather than from a
				operation, equipment damage and voiding of
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
				manufacturer’s warranty.
8. Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
				20. On multiple blade mowers, take care as rotating
or container opening at all times until fueling is
				one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
4. Keep unit free of grass, leaves,Reproductionor other debris
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.				21. Do not change e		gi	e governor settings or
9. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing				over-speed the e		gi	e. Operating the engine
immediately.				at excessive speed can i crease the hazard of
10. Never over-fill the fuel tank. Replace gas cap and				pe sonal njury.
tighten securely.				22. Disengage dr ve attachments, stop the engine,
11. Use extra care in handling gasoline and other				remove	he key, and disconnect the spark plug
fuels. They are flammable and vapors are				wire(s) before: clearing attachment blockages and
explosive.			for
12. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine				chutes, performing service work, striking an object,
but move the machine away from the area f				or if the	nit vibrates abnormally. After striking
spillage and avoid creating any source f igniti		n		an object, inspect the machine for damage and
until fuel vapors have dissipated.				make repairs before restarting and operating the
13. Replace all fuel tank caps and fuel container caps				equipment.
securely.	Not			23. Never place hands near the moving parts, such
				as a hydro pump cooling fan, when the tractor is
Service & Maintenance				running. (Hydro pump cooling fans are typically
				located on top of the transaxle).
1. Never run the unit in an enclosed area where
				24. Units with hydraulic pumps, hoses, or motors:
carbon monoxide fumes may collect.
				WARNING: Hydraulic fluid escaping under
2. Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachm		nt
				pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate
bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.

3. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their	skin and cause serious injury. If foreign fluid is
	injected into the skin it must be surgically removed
proper operation regularly and make necessary
	within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this
repairs if they are not functioning properly.
	form of injury or gangrene may result. Keep body
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. and remove	and hands away from pin holes or nozzles that
	eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use
any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to cool
	paper or cardboard, and not hands, to search for
before storage.
	leaks. Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections
5. If you strike an object, stop and inspect the
	are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in
machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
	good condition before applying pressure to the
6. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine
	system. If leaks occur, have the unit serviced
running.
	immediately by your authorized dealer.
7. Check grass catcher components and the
	25. WARNING: Stored energy device. Improper
discharge guard frequently and replace with
	release of springs can result in serious personal
manufacturer’s recommended parts, when
	injury. Springs should be removed by an
necessary.
	authorized technician.
8. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear
	26. Models equipped with an engine radiator:
gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
	WARNING: Stored energy device. To prevent
9. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and
	serious 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 hot
	when removing the cap.
as spilled gasoline may ignite. Do not spread fuel

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