Columbia a4 series - Page 5

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Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme 1.
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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.
Use only an approved gasoline container.2.
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ground away from your vehicle before filling.
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.
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container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources 6.
of ignition.
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accumulate in the area.
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refueling.
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below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.10.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. 11.
Move machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before
starting engine.
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flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
To reduce fire hazard, keep machine free of grass, leaves, 13.
or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel soaked debris.
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General Service:
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Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
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blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent 3.
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for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with
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listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!”
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or 
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
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equipment is in safe working condition.
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operation regularly.
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the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the
damage before starting and operating the mower.
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adjustment while the engine is running.
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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
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(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!”
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the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks 11.
or leaks. Replace if necessary.
Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.12.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as 13.
necessary.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper 
disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.
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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
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with factory setting of engine governor.