OperatorSafety
Safe Handling of Gasoline
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6. DONOTfill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner.Always placethe contain-
ers on the ground away from the vehicle beforefilling.
7. Removegasopoweredequipment from the vehicle or
trailer and refuel it on the ground, if this is not possible,
then refuel equipment using a portable container,rather
than a gasolinedispenser nozzle.
8. DONOTstart gaspowered equipment in enclosedvehi-
cles or trailers.
9. Keepthe nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. DO
NOTusea nozzlelock-open device
10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, changeclothing
immediately.
11. DONOToverfill a fuel tank. Replacefuel capand tight-
en securely.
Operation
1. DONOTput handsor feetnear or under rotating parts.
Keepdear of discharge areawhile engine is running.
2. STOPengine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads, and under anyconditions wherethrown objects
might be a hazard.
3. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
4. DONOToperatemower while underthe influence of
alcohol or drugs.
5. After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates
abnormally,STOPthe engine, disconnect and secure spark
plug wire. Inspect the mower for any damageand repair
the damagebeforestarting.
6. DONOTmow near drop offs, ditches or embankments.
Operatorcould lose footing or balance.
7. STAYALERTfor holesand other hidden hazards.Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Keepawayfrom ditches,
washouts, culverts, fencesand protruding objects.
8. DONOTmow on wet grass. Always be sure of your
footing. Keepa firm how on the handleand wail never
run. Slipping could causeinjury.
9. ALWAYSstay behind handle when engine (motor) is
running.
10. DONOTleavethe machinewith the engine running.
STOPBLADEand STOPENGINEbefore leavingthe opera-
tors position for any reason.
11. Beforecleaning, repairing or inspecting makecertain
engine,blade and all moving parts haveSTOPPED.
Disconnectand securespark plug wire away from plug to
prevent accidentalstarting.
12. STOPengine and wait until the blade comesto com-
pleteSTOPbefore removing grass bagand/or cleadng
grass.
Operation
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13. DONOToperatemower without the entire grass catch-
er, or guards in placedischarge guard, rearguard or other
safety devicesin placeand working. DONOTpoint dis-
charge at people,passing cars, windows or doors.
14. DONOTdischarge material against a wall or obstruc-
tion. Material may ricochet back towards the operator.
15. Slow down beforeturning.
16. Watchout for traffic when near or crossing roadways.
17. DONOToperateengine in enclosedareas. Engine
exhaust gasescontain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison.
18. Onlyuse accessoriesapproved by the manufacturer.
See manufacturer'sinstructions for proper operation and
installation of accessories.
Maintenanceand Storage
1. DONOTstore mower or fuel container inside where
fumes may reachan openflame, spark or pilot light such as
in a water heater,furnace, clothes dryer or other gasappli-
ance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an
enclosure. Storefuel container out of reachof children in a
well ventilated, unoccupied building.
2. Keepmower andengine free of grass, leavesor excess
greaseto reducefire hazardand engine overheating.
3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved
container outdoors and away from open flame.
4. Keepall bolts, especially bladebolts, nuts and screws
properlytight. Checkthat all cotter pins arein proper
position.
5. Alwaysprovide adequateventilation when running
engine. Engineexhaust gasescontain carbon monoxide, a
deadly poison.
6. Serviceengine and makeadjustments only when engine
s stopped. Removedspark plug wire from spark plug and
secure wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
7. DONOTchangeengine governor speedsettings or
overspeed engine.
8. Checkgrass bag assembly frequently for wear or
deterioration to avoidthrown objects and exposure to
moving parts. Replacewith new bag if loose seamsor tears
are evident. Replaceslider or bagadapter if brokenor
cracked.
9. Mower bladesare sharp and can cut. Wrap the bladesor
wear heavy leathergloves and useCAUTIONwhen handling
them.
10. DONOTtest for spark by grounding spark plug next to
spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine.
11. Havemachine serviced by an authorized dealerat least
once a yearand havethe dealer install any new safety
devices.
12. Use only genuine replacementparts to assurethat
original standardsare maintained.