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• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground.Ifthis is not possible,then
refuel such equipmentwith a portable
container,ratherthan from a gasoline
dispensernozzle.
• Keepthe nozzle in contactwith the rim
of the fuel tank or containeropening at
all times until fueling is complete.Do
not use a nozzlelock-opendevice.
• If fuel is spilledon clothing, change
clothing immediately.
• Neveroverfillfuel tank. Replacegas
cap and tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
• Neveroperatemachinein a closed
area.
• Keepall nutsand bolts tightto be sure
the equipmentis in safe workingcondi-
tion.
• Nevertamperwith safetydevices.
Checktheir proper operationregularly.
• Keepmachinefree of grass,leaves,or
other debris build-up. Cleanoil or fuel
spillageand removeany fuel-soaked
debris. Allow machineto cool before
storing.
• If you strike a foreign object,stop and
inspectthe machine.Repair,if neces-
sary,before restarting.
• Nevermakeany adjustmentsor repairs
with the enginerunning.
• Checkgrass catcher componentsand
the dischargeguardfrequentlyand
replacewith manufacturer'srecom-
mendedparts,when necessary.
• Mowerblades are sharp. Wrapthe
bladeor wear gloves,and use extra
cautionwhen servicingthem.
• Check brakeoperationfrequently. Ad-
just and service as required.
• Maintainor replacesafety and instruc-
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 mayfall off and
be seriouslyinjuredor interferewith
safemachineoperation.Childrenwho
havebeengiven 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 bladesand proceedslowly
straight downthe slope.
• If machinestops while going uphill,
disengageblades,shift into reverse
and back downslowly.
• Do not turn on slopesunlessneces-
sary,and then, turn slowly and gradu-
ally downhill,if possible.
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