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| Operator Safety |
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE | Disconnect and secure spark plug wire away from plug | |
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme | to prevent accidental starting. | |
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable | 12. STOP engine and wait until the blade comes to com- | |
and the vapors are explosive. | plete STOP before removing grass bag and/or clearing | |
1. | Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources | grass. |
2. | of ignition. | 13. DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass catch- |
Use only an approved fuel container. | er, rear guard, or other safety devices in place and work- | |
3. | DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine | ing. DO NOT point discharge at people, passing cars, |
4. | running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. | windows or doors. |
DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. | 14. DO NOT discharge material against a wall or obstruc- | |
5. | DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside | tion. Material may ricochet back towards the operator. |
| where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as | 15. Slow down before turning. |
6. | on a water heater or other appliances. | 16. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways. |
DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a | 17. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas. Engine | |
| truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place the | exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a deadly poi- |
| containers on the ground away from the vehicle before | son. |
| filling. | 18. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer. |
7. | Remove | See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and |
| trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, | installation of accessories. |
| then refuel equipment using a portable container, rather | MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE |
| than a gasoline dispenser nozzle. | |
8. | spark plug wire. Inspect the mower forReproductionany damage and | |
DO NOT start gas powered equipment in enclosed | 1. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where | |
9. | vehicles or trailers. | fumes may reach an pen flame, spark or pilot light such |
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank | as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas | |
| container opening at all times until fueling is complete. | appliance. All w engine to cool before storing machine |
| DO NOT use a nozzle | in an enclosure. Store fuel container out of reach of chil- |
10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immedi- | dren in a well ventilated, unoccupied building. | |
| ately. | 2. Keep mower and engine free of grass, leaves or excess |
11. DO NOT overfill a fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and | ||
| en securely. | 3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved |
OPERATION | container outdoors and away from open flame. | |
4. Keep all bolts, especially blade bolts, nuts and screws | ||
1. | DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating pa ts. | properly tight. Check that all cotter pins are in proper |
2. | Keep clear of discharge area while engineNotis running. | position. |
STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or | 5. Always provide adequate ventilation when running | |
| roads, and under any conditions where thrown objects | engine. Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, |
3. | might be a hazard. | a deadly poison. |
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. | 6. Service engine and make adjustments only when engine | |
4. | DO NOT operate mower while under the influ nce of | is stopped. Removed spark plug wire from spark plug |
5. | alcohol or drugs. | and secure wire away from spark plug to prevent acci- |
After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates | dental starting. | |
| abnormally, STOP the engine, disconnect and secure | 7. DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or |
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| overspeed engine. |
6. | repair the damage before starting. | 8. Check grass bag assembly frequently for wear or dete- |
DO NOT mow near drop offs, ditches or embankments. | rioration to avoid thrown objects and exposure to mov- | |
7. | Operator could lose footing or balance. | ing parts. Replace with new bag if loose seams or tears |
STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. Tall | are evident. Replace slider or bag adapter if broken or | |
| grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches, | cracked. |
8. | washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects. | 9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades |
DO NOT mow on wet grass. Always be sure of your | or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when | |
| footing. Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never | handling them. |
9. | run. Slipping could cause injury. | 10. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next |
ALWAYS stay behind handle when engine (motor) is | to spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting | |
| running. | engine. |
10. DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. | 11. Have machine serviced by an authorized dealer at least | |
| STOP BLADE and STOP ENGINE before leaving the | once a year and have the dealer install any new safety |
| operators position for any reason. | devices. |
11. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make certain | 12. Use only factory authorized replacement parts or like | |
| engine, blade and all moving parts have STOPPED. | parts when making repairs. |
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