Murray F-98526 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
STEPS TO FOLLOW
BEFORE MOWING
Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes.
Examine the blade. A bladethat isbent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory
replacement blade.
Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel.
Read and followthe Owner's Manual, the insbuctionswith the engine, and the instructionswith
any attachments. Owner's Manual instructionsare for your safety and the safety of others.
Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Start the engine outside.
Make sure all safety devices are in place and working correctly.
Operation of the mower is onlyfor a person that has experience.
Wet grass can be dangerous. Let the grass dry.
Instruct children and others to keep away from the work area.
Never cut the grass without good light.
Pick up loose objects. Remove them from the mowing area.
WHILE MOWING
Watch for fixed objects and avoid them. They can damage the mower or cause injury.
A hot engine and muffler will cause a burn. Do not touch.
Inclines and slopesmust be carefullymowed. See the =Guide_inthe back ofthis book to check
a slope.
Lack of daylight or good artificial light is cause to stop mowing.
Examine the mower, the blade, and other partsfor damage after hittingaforeign objector ifthe
unit vibrates excessively.
Do not make adjustments or repairs without stopping the engine (except for carburetor). Dis-
connect the spark plug wire.
On or near roads, watch out for traffic. Direct discharge away from reads.
When mowing, avoid areas where tractionis unsure. Beforeand whilemoving backwards,look
behind and down for small children.
In heavy grass, raise the cutting height. Cut slower. Stop the engine to remove clogged grass
from the mower.
Never remove any safety related parts.
Do not pour gasoline into a engine that is hot or running.
AFTER MOWING
Always let the mower coot before storing in an enclosed area.
Foreign material on the mower is dangerous. Clean off grass, leaves, grease and oil before
storing.
Tighten all loose nuts, bolts and screws before you use the unit.
Empty and clean any grass catcher or other accessory.
Remove the key or disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent unauthorized use.
Make sure the mower isnot kept near a sourceof ignition.Gas fumes can cause an explosion.
Only original parts or factory approved substitutes can be used to service the mower.
When storingthe mower for an extended period, remove the fuel from the fuel tank.
Instruct children to leave the mower alone. It is not a toy.
Never keep gasoline near a source of ignition. Always use an approved container. Keep
gasoline away from children.
Lubricate according to the InstructionBook. See =Lubrication'.
IMPORTANT--Read the Instruction Book. Keep this book for future use and
reference.
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions, It means: "Attention! Become
Alert! Your Safety Is Involved."
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