4 Section 1 — Safe operation practiceS
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 a complete stop within
approximately 5 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 dealer.
4. 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 machine serviced professionally by
an authorized dealer.
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 270 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) 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.
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