Safety Rules & Information

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

 

mufflers, and engine to prevent fires. Clean up oil

To avoid personal injury or property damage, use

or fuel spillage.

 

 

10. Let engine cool before storing and do not store

extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is

 

 

near flame.

 

 

 

extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

11. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an

Safe Handling of Gasoline

 

 

object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

 

 

12. Park machine on level ground. Never allow

1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other

untrained personnel to service machine.

sources of ignition.

 

 

 

 

13. Use jack stands to support components when

2. Use only approved gasoline containers.

 

 

required.

 

 

 

3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the

 

 

 

 

 

14. Carefully release pressure from components with

engine running. Allow the engine to cool before

stored energy.

 

 

refueling.

 

 

 

 

 

 

15. Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire

4. Never fuel the machine indoors.

 

 

before making any repairs. Disconnect the

5. Never store the machine or fuel container where

negative terminal first and the positive last.

there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such

 

 

Reconnect positive first and negative last.

as near a water heater or other appliance.

 

 

16. Use care when checking blades. Wrap the

6. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a

 

 

blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when

truck bed with a plastic bed liner. Always place

 

 

servicing them. Only replace blades. Never

containers on the ground away from your vehicle

straighten or weld them.

 

before filling.

 

 

 

 

 

17. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts.

7. Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck

If possible, do not make adjustments with the

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

engine running.

 

 

possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer

 

 

18. Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area,

with a portable container, rather than from a

 

 

away from spark and flames. Unplug charger

gasoline dispenser nozzle.

 

 

 

 

before connecti g or disconnecting from battery.

8. Keep nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank

Wear protective clothes a d use insulated tools.

or container opening at all times until fueling is

 

 

19. G ass catcher c mp

e

ts are subject to wear,

complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.

damage, and deteri

ratio

, which could expose

9. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing

 

 

moving par s

r all w objects to be thrown.

immediately.

 

 

 

 

Frequen ly check c mponents and replace

10. Never over-fill the fuel tank. Replace gas cap and

with manufa

urer’s recommended parts, when

tighten securely.

 

 

 

 

ne essary.

 

 

 

11. Use extra care in handling gasoline and her

 

 

 

 

for

 

 

 

fuels. They are flammable and vapors are

 

20. Che k brake operation frequently. Adjust and

 

servi e as required.

 

 

explosive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

21. Use only factory authorized replacement parts

12. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine

when making repairs.

 

but move the machine away from the area of

 

 

 

22. Always comply with factory specifications on all

spillage and avoid creating any source of igniti

n

settings and adjustments.

until fuel vapors have dissipated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

13. Replace all fuel tank caps and fuelNotcontainer caps

23. Only authorized service locations should be

securely.

 

 

utilized for major service and repair requirements.

 

 

24. Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit

 

 

 

unless you have been properly trained. Improper

Maintenance and Storage

 

 

service procedures can result in hazardous

1. Always observe safe refueling and fu l

 

operation, equipment damage and voiding of

 

manufacturer’s warranty.

 

handling practices when refueling the unit aft r

 

 

 

25. Units with hydraulic pumps, hoses, or motors:

transportation or storage.

 

 

 

 

WARNING: Hydraulic fluid escaping under

2. Always follow the engine manual instructions for

pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate

storage preparations before storing the unit for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reproduction

 

both short and long term periods.

 

skin and cause serious injury. If foreign fluid is

3.

Always follow the engine manual instructions for

injected into the skin it must be surgically removed

within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this

 

proper start-up procedures when returning the unit

 

form of injury or gangrene may result. Keep body

 

to service.

 

and hands away from pin holes or nozzles that

4.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside

eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure. Use

 

where there is an open flame, such as in a water

 

paper or cardboard, and not hands, to search for

 

heater. Allow unit to cool before storing.

 

leaks. Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections

5.

Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not

are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in

 

store fuel near flames or drain indoors.

 

good condition before applying pressure to the

6.

Keep all hardware, especially blade attachment

system. If leaks occur, have the unit serviced

 

bolts, tight and keep all parts in good working

 

immediately by your authorized dealer.

 

condition. Replace all worn or damaged decals.

 

26. WARNING: Stored energy device. Improper

7.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their

release of springs can result in serious personal

 

proper operation regularly.

 

injury. Springs should be removed by an

8.

Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking

authorized technician.

 

brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect

 

 

 

spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop

 

 

before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.

 

9.

Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives,

 

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