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1.4.5 Use
EXTREME
caution when backing up.
LOOK BEHIND YOU!!
1.4.6 Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass; and when
transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed.
1.4.7 Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields, or covers. Always
have safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper
working condition.
1.4.8
DO NOT
change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal
injury.
1.4.9 Disengage blade drive before starting engine.
1.4.10 Start
the
engine
carefully
with
feet
well
away
from
the
blades.
1.4.11 Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is
being operated.
1.4.12 Stop the engine and remove ignition key:
• Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
• After striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the mower).
• Before clearing blockages.
• Whenever you leave the mower.
Stop the engine:
• Before refueling.
• Before dumping the grass catcher.
1.4.13 Before stopping the engine, return the throttle control to the idle position for 30
seconds to allow the engine to cool down.
1.4.14 The fuel system is provided with a shut-off valve. The fuel shut-off valve is
used to shut off the fuel:
• When the machine will not be used for a few days.
• During transport to and from the job.
• When parked inside a building.
1.4.15 This mower was designed for one operator only. Keep all others away from
mower during operation.
1.4.16
Do Not
mow without the grass deflector in place.
1.4.17 If jump starting is required:
a) connect the positive (+) power cable from the positive post on the booster
battery to the positive terminal post on the starter solenoid switch (this
post has the positive battery cable attached to it).
b) connect the negative or ground cable (-) from the negative post on the
booster battery to any engine deck ground, preferably the engine block
as far away from the battery as possible.
c) disconnect battery cables in the reverse order after starting.
1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.5.1 For engine maintenance, follow the engine manufacturer’s recommendations
precisely as stated in the engine manual.