Full Product Manual

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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
4. Only mow across slopes, never mow up and down slopes.
5. The mower may speed up when turning downhill, always
turn uphill. Maintain control of the mower at all times.
6. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause
slipping.
7. Do not operate the mower under any conditions where
traction or stability is in question. Always be sure of your
footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury.
If you feel you are losing your balance or footing, release
the blade control handle immediately and the blade will
stop rotating within three (3) seconds.
8. Stay at least 3 feet (1 meter) from drop-offs, ditches,
embankments or the edge of water. You could lose your
balance or footing.
Fire & Fuel
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.
2. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
3. Only use an approved portable fuel (gasoline) container.
Use only containers certified by EPA, CARB, and/or OSHA.
4. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot
or running. Allow engine to cool at least five minutes
before refueling.
5. Never fuel the mower indoors.
6. Never store the mower 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.
7. If fuel is spilled, wipe it off the engine and mower. Clean
up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
Move the mower to another area. Wait at least 5 minutes
before starting the engine.
8. To reduce fire hazards, keep mower free of grass, leaves,
or other debris build-up. Follow the “Maintenance
Schedule” in the Service and Maintenance section to keep
your mower free of debris.
9. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1”
(25mm) below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel
expansion.
10. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.
11. Allow a mower to cool at least five minutes before fueling
or storing.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
Service
1. Keep the mower in good working order. Replace worn or
damaged parts.
2. 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. Do not change the engine governor settings
or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
3. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves,
and use extra caution when servicing them.
4. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the
blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
5. Ensure the blade comes to a complete stop within (3)
three seconds after operating the blade control. If the
blade do not stop in less than three seconds, your mower
must be serviced professionally by an authorized service
dealer. Check for proper operation per the Maintenance
Schedule in the Service and Maintenance section.
6. 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
mower serviced professionally by an authorized service
dealer.
7. Never tamper with the blade control safety interlock or
other safety devices. Check for proper operation per the
Maintenance Schedule in the Service and Maintenance
section.
8. Check the mower blade and engine mounting bolt torque
in accordance to the Maintenance Schedule in the Service
and Maintenance section in this manual. Also, visually
inspect blade for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent,
cracked). Replace the blade with the original equipment
manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) blade only.
9. Use of service parts which do not meet the original
equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety.
10. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition. Check all
hardware for tightness per the Maintenance Schedule in
the Service and Maintenance section.