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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 | 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. |
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8. | DO NOT start gas powered equipment in enclosed vehi- | 16. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways. | |||
cles or trailers. |
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| 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 |
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10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing |
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immediately. |
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| Maintenance and Storage | ||
11. DO NOT overfill a fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten | |||||
securely. |
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| 1. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where | ||
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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plug wire. Inspect the mower for any damage and epair the | 5. Always provide adequate ventilation when running | ||||
damage before starting. |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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tors position for any reason. |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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| 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. |
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