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• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom Checktheir properoperationregularly.
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the Keepmachinefree of grass,leaves,or
ground.Ifthis is not possible,then other debris build-up. Cleanoil or fuel
refuel such equipmentwith a portable spillageand removeany fuel-soaked
container,dispensernozzle.ratherthan from a gasoline • storing.debrisAllow machineto cool before
• Keepthe nozzle in contact with the rim • Ifyou strike a foreignobject,stop and
of the fuel tank or containeropeningat inspectthe machine.Repair,if neces-
all times until fueling is complete.Do sary,before restarting.
not use a nozzlelock-opendevice. • Nevermake any adjustmentsor repairs
• If fuel is spilledon clothing, change with the engine running.
• clothing immediately. • Checkgrass catcher componentsand
Neveroverfillfuel tank. Replacegas the dischargeguard frequently and
cap and tighten securely, replacewith manufacturer'srecom-
GENERAL SERVICE mendedparts,when necessary.
• Mowerblades are sharp. Wrap the
Neveroperate machinein a closed bladeor wear gloves,and use extra
area. cautionwhen servicingthem.
• Keepall nutsand bolts tight to be sure • Checkbrake operationfrequently. Ad-
the equipmentis in safe workingcondi- just and service as required.
tion. • Maintainor replacesafetyand instruc-
• Nevertamperwith safetydevices, tion labels,as necessary.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystand-
ers beforeoperating. Stop machineif
anyoneentersthe area.
• Nevercarry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverseunlessabso-
lutely necessary.Alwayslook down
and behind beforeand while backing.
• Nevercarry children, evenwith the
bladesshut off. They may fall off and
be seriously injuredor interferewith
safemachineoperation.Childrenwho
havebeen given rides in the past may
suddenlyappearin the mowing area
for anotherride and be run over or
backedover by the machine.
• Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea
and in the watchfulcare of a respon-
sibleadult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn machineoff if a child
entersthe area.
• Beforeand while backing,look behind
and downfor smallchildren.
• Mowup and down slopes(15° Max),
notacross.
• Choose a low ground speedso that
you will not haveto stopor shift while
on the slope.
• Avoidstarting, stopping, or turning on
a slope. If the tires lose traction, dis-
engagethe blades and proceedslowly
straight downthe slope.
• If machinestopswhile going uphill,
disengageblades,shift into reverse
and backdown slowly.
• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-
sary,and then, turn slowly and gradu-
ally downhill,if possible.
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