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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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, brush-covered, 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.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
This table depicts and describes safety symbols that MAY APPEAR on this product.
Symbol Description
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WARNING READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL Read,
understand, and follow all the safety rules and
instructions in the manual(s) and on the tractor before
attempting to operate this tractor. Failure to comply
with this information may result in personal injury or
death. Keep this manual in a safe location for future and
regular reference. Using a Smart Phone, scan the QR
code symbol to learn more information concerning the
warnings contained on this tractor. You can also go to
www.OPESymbol.com for more information.
WARNING AVOID THROWN OBJECTS INJURY
Keep helpers at least 75 feet (23 meters) from machine
during operation. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,
bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could be
picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Do not operate
the tractor without the discharge cover or entire grass
catcher in its proper place.
WARNING AVOID CHILD BACKOVER/RUNOVER/
BLADE INJURY To avoid back-over accidents,
always look behind and down for small children. Never
carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. Keep
bystanders, children, and pets inside during operation
under the watchful care of a responsible adult other
than the operator. Stop tractor if anyone enters
the area.
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