MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
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Safe Servicing Practices
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing
objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
Service
▲ Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine running when ser-
vicing or making adjustments to tractor. Place control levers in the
park brake position, disengage deck clutch, remove ignition switch
key and disconnect negative battery cable before doing any mainte-
nance. Repairs or maintenance requiring engine power should be per-
formed by trained maintenance personnel only. To prevent carbon
monoxide poisoning, be sure proper ventilation is available when
engine must be operated in an enclosed area. Read and observe safety
warnings in front of manual.
▲ Before working on or under the deck, make certain engine cannot be
accidentally started. Shut engine off and remove ignition switch key
for maximum safety. Repairs or maintenance requiring engine power
should be performed by trained maintenance personnel only.
▲ Except when changing or checking belt, always keep belt covers on
mower deck for safety as well as cleanliness.
▲ Use a stick or similar instrument to clean under the mower making
sure that no part of the body, especially arms and hands are under
mower.
▲ Keep your machine clean and remove any deposits of trash and clip-
pings, which can cause engine fires and hydraulic overheating as well
as excessive belt wear. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine
to cool before storing.
▲ Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent fires by keep-
ing engine compartment, exhaust area, battery, hydraulic lines,
fuel line, fuel tank and operator’s station clean of accumulated
trash, grass clippings, and other debris. Always clean up spilled
fuel and oil.
▲ Always wear adequate eye protection when servicing the hydraulic
system and battery, or when grinding mower blades and removing
accumulated debris.
▲ Use extra caution when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are
flammable and vapors are explosive.
▲ Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong odor of gasoline
fumes present. Locate and correct cause.
▲ Never refuel tractor while engine is running; never refuel near an open
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