Product Manual

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Fuel and Maintenance
Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove
the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing.
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not
smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while
engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3
minutes prior to adding fuel.
Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or any
other enclosed area that is not well ventilated. Gasoline spills
should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins.
Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved for fuel.
Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of your unit. Keep the unit free of grass, leaves,
and excess oil. Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, especially periodically
testing the safety system.
OPERATOR SAFETY
Thrown Objects
This unit has spinning mower blades. These blades can pick up and throw
debris that could seriously injure a bystander. Be sure to clean up the area to
be mowed and remove objects that could be thrown by the blade BEFORE you
start mowing.
Do not operate this unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge guard
(deflector) in place.
Also, do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running! If someone
does enter the area, shut the unit off immediately until they leave
Moving Parts
This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you or someone
else. However, if you stay in the operator zone (area behind the
handles and controls), and follow the safety rules in this operator’s
manual, the unit is safe to operate.
The mower deck has spinning mower blades that can amputate hands
and feet. Do not allow anyone near the unit while it is running! Keep
safety devices (guards, shields, and switches) in place and working.
To help you, the operator, use this equipment safely, it is equipped with
an operator-present safety system. Do NOT attempt to alter or bypass
the system. See your dealer immediately if the system does not pass
all the safety interlock system tests found in this manual.
Enclosed Areas
Only operate this unit outdoors and away from unventilated
areas such as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The
engine emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged
exposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or
death.
Not for
Reproduction