Specifications

GB - 8
• Keep all parts in good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
decals.
• Check grasscatcher components and the discharge
guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary. Grasscatcher
components are subject to wear, damage, and
deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow
objects to be thrown.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight, especially blade
attachment bolts, to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service
as required.
• On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
• Hydraulic hoses and lines can fail due to physical
damage, kinks, age, and exposure. Check hoses and
lines regularly. Replace damaged hoses and lines.
• Hydraulic fluid connections can loosen due to physical
damage and vibration. Check connections regularly.
Tighten loose connections.
• Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin
causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines.
Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
• Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Protect
hands and body from high pressure fluids.
• If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any
fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed
within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors
unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a
knowledgeable medical source.
Prevent Fires
• Machine fires and structure fires can occur if a
machine is stored before allowing it to cool, or if debris
is not removed from around the engine and muffler, or
if stored near combustible materials.
• Remove grass and debris from engine compartment
and muffler area, before and after operating machine,
especially after mowing or mulching in dry conditions.
• Empty the grasscatcher completely before storing.
Always shut off fuel when storing or transporting
machine, if the machine has a fuel shutoff.
• Do not store machine near an open flame or source of
ignition, such as a water heater or furnace.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for
cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
Tire Safety
Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause
serious injury or death:
• Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper
equipment and experience to perform the job.
• Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not
inflate the tires above the recommended pressure.
Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The
heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in
a tire explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or
deform the wheel.
• When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension
hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and
NOT in front of or over the tire assembly.
• Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, damaged
rims or missing lug bolts and nuts.
Handling Fuel Safely
To avoid personal injury or
property damage, use extreme
care in handling fuel. Fuel is
extremely flammable and fuel
vapors are explosive:
•Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, and other sources of ignition.
•Use only an approved fuel
container. Use only non-metal,
portable fuel containers approved
by the Underwriter’s Laboratory
(U.L.) or the American Society for
Testing & Materials (ASTM). If using a funnel, make
sure it is plastic and has no screen or filter.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• Never add fuel to or drain fuel from the machine
indoors. Move machine outdoors and provide
adequate ventilation.
• Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel is spilled on
clothing, change clothing immediately. If fuel is spilled
near machine, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage.
Avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.