Safety Rules & Information
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE |
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To avoid personal injury or property damage, use | or fuel spillage. |
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10. Let engine cool before storing and do not store | |||||||
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is |
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extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. | 11. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an | ||||||
Safe Handling of Gasoline |
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| object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. | ||||
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| 12. Park machine on level ground. Never allow | |||||
1. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other | |||||||
untrained personnel to service machine. | |||||||
sources of ignition. |
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2. Use only approved gasoline containers. |
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3. Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the |
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engine running. Allow the engine to cool before | |||||||
stored energy. |
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refueling. |
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| 15. Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire | |||||
4. Never fuel the machine indoors. |
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| 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 |
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| Reconnect positive first and negative last. | ||||||
as near a water heater or other appliance. |
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| 16. Use care when checking blades. Wrap the | ||||||
6. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a |
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| blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when | ||||||
truck bed with a plastic bed liner. Always place |
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| servicing them. Only replace blades. Never | ||||||
containers on the ground away from your vehicle | |||||||
straighten or weld them. |
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before filling. |
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| 17. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. | |||||
7. Remove | |||||||
If possible, do not make adjustments with the | |||||||
or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not | |||||||
engine running. |
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possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer |
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18. Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area, | |||||||
with a portable container, rather than from a |
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| away from spark and flames. Unplug charger | ||||||
gasoline dispenser nozzle. |
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| 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 |
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complete. Do not use a nozzle | |||||||
damage, and deteri | ratio | , which could expose | |||||
9. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing |
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immediately. |
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| Frequen ly check c mponents and replace | |||||
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with manufa | urer’s recommended parts, when | ||||||
tighten securely. |
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11. Use extra care in handling gasoline and her |
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fuels. They are flammable and vapors are |
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explosive. |
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| 21. Use only factory authorized replacement parts | |||||
12. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine | |||||||
when making repairs. |
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but move the machine away from the area of |
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spillage and avoid creating any source of igniti | n | ||||||
settings and adjustments. | |||||||
until fuel vapors have dissipated. |
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13. Replace all fuel tank caps and fuelNotcontainer caps | 23. Only authorized service locations should be | ||||||
securely. |
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| 24. Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit | |||||
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Maintenance and Storage |
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| service procedures can result in hazardous | ||||
1. Always observe safe refueling and fu l |
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| manufacturer’s warranty. |
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handling practices when refueling the unit aft r |
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| 25. Units with hydraulic pumps, hoses, or motors: | ||||||
transportation or storage. |
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| 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 |
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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 | |||
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| form of injury or gangrene may result. Keep body | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| spark plug wire. Wait for all movement to stop |
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| before adjusting, cleaning or repairing. |
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9. | Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives, |
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