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SAFETY RULES .........................................................2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................................. 4
ASSEMBLY .................................................................4-5
OPERATION .............................................................6-10
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 11
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 11-14
SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ............................15-16
STORAGE ...............................................................16-17
TROU BLE SHOOT ING ............................................ 17-18
WARRANTY ............................................................19-22
TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure
of your footing: keep a fi rm hold on the handle; walk,
never run.
• Disengage the drive system, if so equipped, before
starting the engine (motor).
• If the equipment should start to vi brate abnormally,
stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Always wear eye protection when op er at ing machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
• When loading or unloading this machine, do not exceed
the maximum recommended operation angle of 15°.
• Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
while operating this machine, including (at a minimum)
sturdy footwear, eye protection, and hearing protection.
Do not mow in shorts or open toed footwear.
Always let someone know you are outside mowing.
III. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip & fall accidents,
which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra
caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes: nev er up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps or hidden objects. Uneven
terrain could cause a slip and fall accident. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
You could lose your footing or balance.
• Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.
Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.
IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely fl ammable
and the vapors are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
• Use only an approved container.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running.
• Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• Never refuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where there
is an open fl ame, spark or pilot light such as a water
heater or on other appliances.
• Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before fi lling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,
then refuel such equipment with a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
• Never overfi ll fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten
securely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
• Never run a machine inside a closed area.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine
(motor) running. Dis con nect the spark plug wire, and
keep the wire away from the plug to prevent ac ci den tal
starting.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation reg u lar ly. Never do anything to interfere with
the intended function of a safety device or reduce the
protection provided by a safety device.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to
cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.
Repair, if nec es sary, before restarting.
• Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while
the engine is running.
• Grass catcher components are sub ject to wear, dam-
age, and de te ri o ra tion, which could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check
com po nents and replace with man u fac tur er’s recom-
mended parts, when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s)
or wear gloves, and use extra caution when ser vic ing
them.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.