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4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Service
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
• To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling
gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled
on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change
clothes immediately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers
on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
c. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is
not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer
with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
f. Never fuel machine indoors.
g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine
is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two
minutes before refueling.
h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½”
below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel
expansion.
i. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
j. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
equipment. Move machine to another area. Wait 5
minutes before starting the engine.
k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass,
leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
l. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water
heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliances.
m. Allow a machine to cool at least five minutes before
storing.
General Service
• Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all
moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground
against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
• Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within
approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement
control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your machine
should be serviced professionally by an authorized dealer.
• Regularly check the safety interlock system for proper function, as described
later in this manual. If the safety interlock system does not function properly,
have your machine serviced professionally by an authorized dealer.
• Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for
proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g., excessive
wear, bent, cracked). Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment
manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts
which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise safety!”
• Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing them.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
• Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire(s) and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the machine for
any damage. Repair the damage before starting and operating.
• Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the
engine is running.
• Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and
damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately
with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in
this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment
specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The
governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
• Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the
environment.
• According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this product has an Average
Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 270 hours of operation. At the end of the
Average Useful Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized
service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety systems are working
properly and not worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in accidents,
injuries or death.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way.
Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine
and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory
setting of engine governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal
EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are
certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include
the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM)
and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
When required, models are equipped with low permeation fuel
lines and fuel tanks for evaporative emission control. California
models may also include a carbon canister. Please contact Customer
Support for information regarding the evaporative emission control
configuration for your model.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should
not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or
grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator. In the State of California the above
is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest
engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department,
P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
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