NEVER ADD GASOLINE TO A HOT EN-
GINE - ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL BE-
FORE ADDING GASOLINE.
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MOWER MAINTENANCE
Make sure your mower is in safe working condition by keeping the following guidelines in mind every time you use
your mower.
Keep mower in good operating condition and keep
safety guards, shields and switches in place. DO
NOT operate mower if any of these devices are
missing.
Check all nuts, bolts and screws for secure fit to
keep equipment in safe working condition. Make
adjustments as necessary.
To reduce fire hazards, keep engine free of grass,
leaves or excessive grease.
DO NOT operate mower with damaged or miss-
ing muffler. DO NOT tamper with exhaust sys-
tem; this may create a fire hazard.
DO NOT operate engine if air cleaner or the cover
directly over the carburetor air intake is removed.
Removal of these parts could create a fire hazard.
Disconnect the battery before repairing the mower.
Before cleaning, making adjustments or repairing
mower, STOP engine and disconnect the Spark
Plug Wire. ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL.
To ensure the most even grass cut, keep the tire
pressure at 35 psi (pounds per square inch).
Handle gasoline with care. DO NOT smoke or
use open flame near gasoline. Use only approved
gasoline containers. Never fuel or run mower in
poorly ventilated area, such as a garage or utility
building.
Always replace fuel tank cap. Be sure to clean up
any spilled gasoline.
Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine; severe injury or damage
may result.
Never store mower, with gasoline in the tank, in-
side a building where flames may reach an open
flame or spark. Always allow engine to cool be-
fore storing.