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Service
1. Neverrunanengineindoorsorina poorlyventilated
area. Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorless,anddeadlygas.
2. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain
the blade(s)andall movingparts havestopped.
Disconnectthe sparkplugwireandgroundagainstthe
engineto preventunintendedstarting.
3. Periodicallycheckto makesurethe bladescometo
completestopwithinapproximately(5) five seconds
afteroperatingthe bladedisengagementcontrol.Ifthe
bladesdo notstop within thethis timeframe,yourunit
shouldbe servicedprofessionallyby anauthorized
MTDServiceDealer.
4. Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyas it is subjectedto
wearduringnormaloperation.Adjustand serviceas
required.
5. Checkthe blade(s)andenginemountingboltsat
frequentintervalsfor propertightness.Also,visually
inspectblade(s)for damage(e.g.,excessivewear,
bent,cracked). Replacethe blade(s)with theoriginal
equipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)blade(s)only,
listedinthis manual."Useof partswhich do not meet
the originalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
6. Mowerbladesaresharp.Wrapthe bladeor wear
gloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
7. Keepallnuts, bolts,and screwstight to be surethe
equipmentis insafeworkingcondition.
8. Nevertamperwiththe safety interlocksystemor other
safetydevices.Checktheir properoperationregularly.
9. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stop the engine,
disconnectthe sparkplugwire(s)andgroundagainst
the engine.Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor any
damage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingand
operating.
10.Neverattemptto makeadjustmentsor repairsto the
machinewhilethe engineisrunning.
11.Grasscatchercomponentsand the discharge
coveraresubjectto wearanddamagewhich could
exposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto be thrown.
Forsafetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponents
andreplaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment
manufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly,listedinthis
manual."Useof parts which donot meetthe original
equipmentspecificationsmayleadto improper
performanceandcompromisesafety!"
12.Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingsor
over-speedthe engine.Thegovernorcontrolsthe
maximumsafeoperatingspeedof the engine.
13.Maintainor replacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
14.Observeproperdisposallawsand regulationsfor
gas,oil,etc. to protecttheenvironment.
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This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which, if
not followed, could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
of yourselfand others.
Read and follow all
instructions in this man-
ual before attempting to
operatethis machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructions may
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to personswho read.
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
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