MOWER MAINTENANCE
Make sure your mower is in safe working condition by keeping the following guidelines in mind every time you use your mower.
•Keepmoweringoodoperatingconditionandkeep safety guards, shields and switches in place. DO NOT operate mower if any of these devices are missing.
•Check all nuts, bolts and screws for secure fit to keepequipmentinsafeworkingcondition. Make adjustments as necessary.
•Toreducefirehazards,keepenginefreeofgrass, leaves or excessive grease.
•DO NOT operate mower with damaged or miss- ing muffler. DO NOT tamper with exhaust sys- tem; this may create a fire hazard.
•DO NOT operateengineifaircleanerorthecover directlyoverthecarburetorairintakeisremoved. Removalofthesepartscouldcreateafirehazard.
•Disconnectthebatterybeforerepairingthemower.
•Beforecleaning,makingadjustmentsorrepairing mower, STOP engine and disconnect the Spark Plug Wire. ALLOWTHE ENGINE TO COOL.
•To ensure the most even grass cut, keep the tire pressure at 35 psi (pounds per square inch).
•Handle gasoline with care. DO NOT smoke or useopenflameneargasoline. Useonlyapproved gasoline containers. Never fuel or run mower in poorly ventilated area, such as a garage or utility building.
NEVER ADD GASOLINE TO A HOT EN- GINE - ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL BE- FORE• ADDING GASOLINE.
Alwaysreplacefueltankcap. Besuretocleanup
• any spilled gasoline.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine; severe injury or damage
• may result.
Never store mower, with gasoline in the tank, in- side a building where flames may reach an open flame or spark. Always allow engine to cool be- fore storing.
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