Specifications

1. Keepchildrenoutofthemowingareaandinwatchfulcareof
anadultotherthantheoperator.
2. Bealertandturnmachineoffifchildrenenterthearea.
3. Beforeandwhenbacking,lookbehindanddownfor small chil-
dren.
4. Nevercarry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured
or interfere with the safe machine operation.
5. Neverallow children under 14 years old to operatethe machine.
Children 14 years and over should only operate machine under
close parental supervision and proper instruction.
6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees
or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child or
other hazard.
Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent
unauthorized operation.
SERVICE
Use extreme care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They
are extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
a. Use only an approved container.
b. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running.
Allow engine to cool at leasttwo minutes before refueling.
c. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe off any spilled fuel
before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or
explosion.
d. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
e. Never refuel the machine indoors because fuel vapors will
accumulate in the area.
f. Never store the fuel container or machine inside where there
is an open flame or spark, such as a gas hot water heater,
space heater or furnace.
2. Never run a machine inside a closed area.
3. To reduce fire hazard, keepthe machine free of grass, leavesor
other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow
machine to cool at least5 minutes before storing.
4. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain the blade
and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire, and keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting.
OWNER'S
MANUAL
5. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade for
damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace with
bladewhich meets original equipment specifications.
6. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
7. Nevertamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation
regularly. Use all guards as instructed in this manual.
8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove the wire
from the spark plug and thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage. Repair the damage before restarting and operating the
mower.
9. Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage and
deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow
objects to be thrown. For your safety protection, frequently
check components and replace with manufacturer's
recommended parts when necessary.
10. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing blade(s).
11. Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as
required.
12. Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot during operation
and can cause a burn. Allow to cool down before touching.
13. Do not change the engine governor, settings or overspeed the
engine. Excessiveengine speeds are dangerous.
14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper dis-
posal of fluids and materials can harm the environment and the
ecology.
a. Prior to disposal, determine the proper method to dispose
of waste from your local Environmental Protection Agency.
Recycling centers are established to properly dispose of
materials in an environmentally safe fashion.
b. Use proper containers when draining fluids. Do not use
food or beverage containers that may mislead someone
into drinking from them. Properly dispose of the containers
immediately following the draining of fluids.
c. DONOT pour oil or other fluids into the ground, down a
drain or into a stream, pond, lake or other body of water.
Observe Environmental Protection Agency regulations
when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant, brake fluid, filters,
batteries, tires and other harmful waste.
WARNING-- YOU/?RESPONSIBILITY
Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this
manual and on the machine.
UNPACKING
6.
TOREMOVEUNITFROMCRATE
1. Remove all screws from the top of the crate using
a 1/4" hex head socket or a flat blade screwdriver.
2. To remove ends, grasp top board on the end, and
pull towards you in a downward motion.
3. Set panel aside to avoid tire punctures.
4. Repeat procedure for each side of the crate.
5. Remove and discard plastic bag which covers
unit.
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Loose parts (may include the owner's guide,
steering wheel, battery fluid, chute deflector,
optional mulching kit, etc.) are on the seat and
wrapped in plastic. Carefully cut and remove the
plastic wrap. Remove loose parts from the seat.
Make certain brake is released. Raise the deck.
Use the relief valve and push the unit off the skid.
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