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4 Section 2 — ASSembly & Set-Up
Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1. 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 the 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
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly
gas.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the blade(s) and all moving
parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark
plug wire and ground against the engine
to prevent unintended starting.
3. 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
this time frame, your machine should be
serviced professionally by an authorized
service dealer.
4. Check brake operation frequently as
it is subjected to wear during normal
operation. Adjust and service as required.
5. 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!”
6. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade
or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
7. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
8. Never tamper with the safety interlock
system or other safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
9. 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.
10. Never attempt to make adjustments or
repairs to the machine while the engine is
running.
11. 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!”
12. Do not change the engine governor
settings or over-speed the engine. The
governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
13. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
14. Observe proper disposal laws and
regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the
environment.
15. 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 390 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), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air
Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so
equipped.
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.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available
through your nearest engine authorized service
dealer.
WARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings
and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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