Operator Safety

Safe Handling of Gasoline

 

 

Operation

 

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6.

DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck

13. DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass catch-

or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place the contain-

er, or guards in place discharge guard, rear guard or other

ers on the ground away from the vehicle before filling.

safety devices in place and working. DO NOT point dis-

7.

Remove gas-powered equipment from the vehicle or

charge at people, passing cars, windows or doors.

trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,

14. DO NOT discharge material against a wall or obstruc-

then refuel equipment using a portable container, rather

tion. Material may ricochet back towards the operator.

than a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

 

 

15. Slow down before turning.

8.

DO NOT start gas powered equipment in enclosed vehi-

16. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways.

cles or trailers.

 

 

17. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas. Engine

9.

Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or

exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison.

container opening at all times until fueling is complete. DO

18. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.

NOT use a nozzle lock-open device

 

 

See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and

10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing

 

installation of accessories.

immediately.

 

 

Maintenance and Storage

11. DO NOT overfill a fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten

securely.

 

 

1. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where

 

 

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Operation

 

 

fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as

 

 

in a water heater, fur ace, clothes dryer or other gas appli-

1.

DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

ance. Allow eng ne to c l before storing machine in an

Keep clear of discharge area while engine is running.

 

enclosure. S

re fuel c ntainer out of reach of children in a

2.

STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or

well ventila ed, un ccupied building.

roads, and under any conditions where thrown objec s

2. Keep mower and engine free of grass, leaves or excess

might be a hazard.

 

 

grease to redu e fire hazard and engine overheating.

3.

Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

 

3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved

4.

DO NOT operate mower while under the influence

f

container o

tdoors and away from open flame.

alcohol or drugs.

 

 

4. Keep all bolts, especially blade bolts, nuts and screws

5.

After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates

 

properly tight. Check that all cotter pins are in proper

abnormally, STOP the engine, disconnect and secu

spa k

p sition.

 

plug wire. Inspect the mower for any damage and epair the

5. Always provide adequate ventilation when running

damage before starting.

 

 

engine. Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a

6.

DO NOT mow near drop offs, ditches or embankments.

deadly poison.

Operator could lose footing or balance.

 

6. Service engine and make adjustments only when engine

7.

STAY ALERT for holes and other hidd n hazards. Tall

is stopped. Removed spark plug wire from spark plug and

grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditch s,

 

secure wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental

washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects.

 

starting.

 

8.

DO NOT mow on wet grass. Always be sure of your

7. DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or

footing. Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run.

overspeed engine.

Slipping could cause injury.

 

 

8. Check grass bag assembly frequently for wear or

9.

ALWAYS stay behind handle when engine (motor) is

deterioration to avoid thrown objects and exposure to

running.

 

 

moving parts. Replace with new bag if loose seams or tears

10. DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running.

are evident. Replace slider or bag adapter if broken or

STOP BLADE and STOP ENGINE before leaving the opera-

cracked.

 

tors position for any reason.

 

 

9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or

11. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make certain

wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling

engine, blade and all moving parts have STOPPED.

 

them.

 

Disconnect and secure spark plug wire away from plug to

10. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to

prevent accidental starting.

 

 

spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine.

12. STOP engine and wait until the blade comes to com-

11. Have machine serviced by an authorized dealer at least

plete STOP before removing grass bag and/or clearing

once a year and have the dealer install any new safety

grass.

 

 

devices.

 

 

 

 

 

12. Use only genuine replacement parts to assure that

 

 

 

 

original standards are maintained.

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