Grasshopper 600 Series - Maintenance Safety; Storing Safely

minimize tipping and avoid loss of control. Be
careful when changing directions on slopes.
Stay alert for holes, rocks, roots and other
hidden hazards in the terrain. Kecp away
from drop-offs.
Stop mower or other attachment and tractor
immediately upon striking an obstruction.
Turn engine off, inspect attachment and trac-
tor. Repair any damage before resuming
operation.
Discngage powcr to attachment, stop cnginc,
remove key and wait for all movement to stop
before dismounting, making adjustments, re-
moving grass catcher or unclogging any
attachments.
Never transport attachments with PTO run-
ning.
Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways.
This unit is not equipped for highway use, es-
pecially when safety lighting and marking is
required. It is not arccrceational vehicle.
This unit is not equipped with a drawbar. Do
not pull loads.
Handle fuel carefully it is highly flammable.
Always use an approved container. Never
remove fuel cap or add fuel while engine is
running. Allow engine to cool two minutes
before rcfucling. Do not spill fucl on hot cn-
gine parts.
Take all possible precautions when leaving
tractor unattended: disengage PTO, lower at-
tachment, place controls in neutral, sct
parking brake, stop engine and remove key
from ignition.
Move very slowly when attachment is re-
moved. Never carry passengers.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
e Disconnect battery ground cable (-) be-
fore performing maintenance or service if
starting engine could cause injury.
e Never work under equipment without safety
blocks.
e Keep engine free of grass, leaves, or ex-
cess grease to reduce fire hazard and
minimize engine overheating.
¢ Donot change engine governor settings.
¢ Keep tractor and attachments in good op-
erating condition and all safety devices in
place.
Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws.
Check that all cotter pins are properly in-
stalled to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition.
STORING SAFELY
e Never store equipment with gasoline in the
tank inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a fur-
nace, water heater, clothes dryer, or other
gas appliance. Allow engine to cool before
storing in an enclosure.
If engine is to be unused for 30 days or more,
add a fuel stabilizer to the fuel system. Fuel
stabilizer (such as STA-BIL® ) is an accept-
able additive in minimizing the formation of
fucl gum deposits during storage. Add stabi-
lizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage
container. Always follow mix ratio found on
stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10
minutes after adding stabilizer to allow it to
reach the carburetor.
If draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an ap-
proved containcr outdoors and away from
open flame.
Always provide adequate ventilation when
running engine indoors. Exhaust gases con-
tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly poison.
Remove attachments from tractor. Remove
all accumulated debris from attachments and
tractor.
Sand areas where paint is chipped and re-
paint to prevent rust. Lubricate all locations
to prevent moisture damage during storage.