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1.4.5 Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass; and when
transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed.
1.4.6 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.
1.4.7
Do Not
change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine.
Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal
injury.
1.4.8 Place transmission in neutral, disengage blade drive before starting engine.
1.4.9 Start the engine carefully with feet well away from blades.
1.4.10 Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is
being operated.
1.4.11 Stop the engine and remove spark plug wire(s) or 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).
1.4.12 Stop the engine:
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Before clearing blockages.
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Whenever you leave the mower.
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Before removing the grass catcher.
•
Before refueling.
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Before making height adjustments.
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:
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The machine will not be used for a few days.
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During transport to and from the job.
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When parking 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 or entire grass collection system in
place and in proper working condition.
1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.5.1 For engine maintenance, follow the engine manufacture’s recommendations
precisely as stated in the engine manual.
1.5.2 When making adjustments while the engine is running, such as carburetor and
motion control linkage adjustments, stand to one side and keep clear of
moving/rotating components, such as engine screen, drive belts and sheaves.
Do Not
wear
loose fitting clothing or jewelry that could get tangled in
moving/rotating components..
1.5.3 Keep engine and engine area free from accumulation of grass, leaves,
excessive grease or oil and other debris which can accumulate in these areas.
These materials can become combustible and may result in a fire.
1.5.4 Store fuel in a container specifically designed for this purpose in a cool, dry
place.