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MAINTENANCE SAFETY
• Always perform maintenance with the ma-
chine parked on a hard level surface; with
the engine stopped and the PTO disengaged;
with the park brake set; and with the key
removed from the ignition.
• Always remove the grounded (-) clamp from
the battery when performing maintenance
on the engine, clutch, or any other electrical
system.
• Never work under the machine without jack
stands or other equivalent safety blocks. Do
NOT rely solely on mechanical or hydraulic
jacks or lifts for support. Always use ad-
equate wheel chocks on tires remaining on
the ground.
• Hydraulic hoses can fail due to physical
damage, kinks, age, and exposure. Check
hoses regularly. Replace damaged hoses.
• Escaping fl uid under pressure can penetrate
the skin causing serious injury. Avoid the
hazard by relieving pressure before discon-
necting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten
all connections before applying pressure.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immedi-
ately. Any fl uid injected into the skin must
be surgically removed within a few hours or
gangrene may result.
• Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard.
Protect hands and body from high pressure
fl uids.
• If it is necessary to run an engine in an en-
closed area, remove the exhaust fumes from
the area with an exhaust pipe extension. If
an exhaust pipe extension is not available,
work near open doors and get outside air into
the area.
• Waste products such as used oil, fuel, cool-
ant, and batteries can harm the environment
and people. Dispose of waste products prop-
erly.
• Never attempt to disconnect or alter any part
of the safety interlock systems.
• Keep engine free of grass, leaves, or excess
grease to reduce fi re hazard and minimize
engine overheating.
• Do not 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 prop-
erly installed to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition.
• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust
and service as required.
STORING SAFELY
• Never store equipment with gasoline in the
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open fl ame, spark or pilot light as
on a furnace, 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 fuel gum deposits during storage. Add
stabilizer 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 container outdoors and away from
open fl ame.
• Always provide adequate ventilation when
running engine indoors. Exhaust gases
contain 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.
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