Safety Instructions
2.To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine free of grass, leaves, excessive grease, and dirt.
3.Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to ensure the machine is in a safe, working condition. Check the blade mounting nuts frequently, mak- ing sure they are tight.
4.Perform only maintenance instructions de- scribed in this manual. Unauthorized main- tenance operations or machine modifications may result in unsafe operating conditions.
5.If the engine must be running to perform a main- tenance adjustment, keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving parts. Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing.
6.Always use the proper engine service man- ual when working on the engine. Unautho- rized maintenance operations or modifications to the engine may result in unsafe operating conditions.
7.Altering the equipment or engine in any manner which adversely affects its operation, perfor- mance, durability, or use will VOID the warran- ty and may cause hazardous conditions.
8.Never attempt to disconnect any safety devices or defeat the purpose of these safety devices.
9.Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. The governor has been
10.Use genuine factory replacement parts. Substitute parts may result in product malfunc- tion and possible injury to the operator and/or others.
11.Use care when charging the battery or per- forming maintenance on the battery and electri- cal system:
a.Make sure the battery charger is unplugged before connecting or disconnecting cables to the battery.
b.Charge the battery in a
c.Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materi- als away from the battery at all times. To avoid sparks, use care when removing bat- tery cables from posts.
d.Disconnect both battery cables before unplugging any wiring connectors or mak- ing repairs on the electrical system.
IMPORTANT: Keep all applicable manuals immediately accessible to anyone who may operate or service this machine.
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