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14. Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as necessary as
indicated in Section 7 “Maintenance.”
15. Chock wheels (place blocks of wood
in front and behind wheels) when
performing maintenance with the
parking brake off. Securely support
unit if it must be raised for any
reason.
16. Check wheel attachment hardware
regularly and ensure it is properly
secured.
17. Do not attempt to mount a tire on a
wheel rim unless you are experienced
in doing so. Follow proper safety
precautions and use proper tools.
Mounting a wheel improperly could
result in serious injury or death.
18. Do not inflate tires above
recommended pressures. Use a clip-
on chuck to inflate tires, with an
extension hose long enough to allow
you to stand to one side and NOT
over or in front of the tire assembly.
19. Towing or pushing unit with another
vehicle will damage transmission.
Push unit by hand only.
20. Use a heavy-duty trailer to transport
unit. Lower attachments to trailer
bed. Set parking brake. Fasten unit
securely to trailer with straps, chains
or cables. Unit must be secured to
trailer facing forward.
21. Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine into a trailer
or truck.
22. Do not use food or beverage
containers to store waste materials.
Using such containers could result in
accidental poisoning.
Safety (continued)
Engine
1. Read the provided engine operation
and maintenance manual completely
before operation. Read and follow all
safety instructions provided in that
manual.
2. BEFORE SERVICING ENGINE:
Disconnect spark plug wire and keep
it from touching spark plug.
3. Keep engine free of grass, leaves, oil
and grease.
4. Engine exhaust is extremely hot.
Keep grass, oil, fuel and other
combustible materials far away from
engine exhaust.
5. Do not change engine governor
setting. Over-revving may damage
engine and will void warranty.
6. Never run an internal combustion
engine inside a closed area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide
gas, a deadly poison. Carbon
monoxide is odorless, colorless and
tasteless. Do not operate unit near
buildings, windows or air
conditioners. If engine is run in a
garage, open all doors and allow for
adequate ventilation.
Battery
BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE
GASSES. KEEP OPEN FLAMES AND
SPARKS AWAY. DO NOT SET TOOLS
ACROSS TERMINALS.
BATTERY ELECTROLYTE CAN CAUSE
SEVERE BURNS. EYE CONTACT CAN
CAUSE BLINDNESS. ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION AND RUBBER GLOVES
WHEN WORKING NEAR THE BATTERY.
NEVER WEAR JEWELRY.
IF ELECTROLYTE CONTACTS SKIN OR
EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH
WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
1. BEFORE WORKING WITH
ELECTRICAL WIRES OR
COMPONENTS: Disconnect the
battery ground (negative) cable first.
Disconnect the positive cable
second. The battery ground (-) cable
must be disconnected first and
reconnected last.
2. Before attempting to charge battery,
understand and follow correct
procedure or bring battery to a
factory-authorized dealer for
charging. Do not charge a frozen
battery.
3. Battery electrolyte can cause severe
burns. Eye contact can cause
blindness. Always wear approved
safety goggles when working around
the battery.
DANGER