MTD Cub Cadet 1000 Series - Safety Practices; Handling Gasoline Safely; General Operation Safety

Safety (continued)
c. Inspect mower blades for wear or
damage. Broken pieces thrown from
a worn or damaged blade can cause
serious injury.
d. Check for and maintain correct tire
pressure. Check tires for cuts or
bubbles. Check wheels for damage
or missing hardware. Repair or
replace as required.
e. Check engine oil level and add oil
as required. If oil level is below
“ADD” mark, DO NOT run engine.
f. Perform the pre-operation checklist,
beginning on page 15 in this
manual.
3. Do not operate unit or attachments
without safety devices and shields in
place and operating properly.
4. Only use attachments which are
approved for use with this unit. Contact
our service department if there is a
question whether an attachment is
approved for unit.
5. When using attachments, use wheel
weights (where required) for extra
traction and proper balance.
6. Unit is equipped with a safety
interlock system, designed to shut off
engine when operator leaves seat while
an attachment is running or if parking
brake is not engaged. If the interlock
system is not working properly, repair it
before operating the unit.
CORRECT ANY MALFUNCTION BEFORE
USING THIS UNIT OR A TTACHMENTS!
HANDLING GASOLINE
1. Use extra care in handling gasoline
and other fuels. Gasoline and its vapors
are volatile and dangerous. Keep
gasoline and gasoline containers away
from hot engine exhaust. Never allow
flame, sparks, smoking materials or
other hot objects near gasoline or
gasoline fumes.
2. Wipe up spilled gasoline
immediately.
Only use approved gasoline containers.
3. Leave two inches of air space at top of
fuel tank to allow room for expansion.
4. Store gasoline in a cool, well-
ventilated area. Never store unit or fuel
container inside where there is an open
flame, such as a hot water heater,
furnace, etc.
5. Never remove fuel fill cap, or add fuel
to fuel tank, if engine is running or hot.
Always replace fuel fill cap before
starting engine.
6. Never refuel unit indoors. Refuel
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
OPERATION
1. When starting engine:
a. Disengage attachment/PTO (Power
Take-Off) drive.
b. Set parking brake.
c. Place transmission into neutral
position.
2. Remain seated when starting engine
and during operation. Operate unit with
feet flat on running boards at all times.
3. Keep hands, feet, face, hair and
clothing away from rotating parts. Stop
engine before removing grass catcher or
unclogging chute.
4. When operating a mower deck:
a. Mow only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
b. Never dismount to make a cutting
height adjustment while the engine
is running.
c. Disengage attachment/PTO drive,
shut off engine, remove ignition key
and wait for all moving parts to stop
before unclogging discharge chute,
mounting grass catcher or Grass
Reduction System (GRS).
5. Disengage attachment/PTO drive
when transporting unit to work area or
when attachments are not in use.
6. Be aware of attachment discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone.
Do not operate mower decks without
either the entire grass catcher or the
guard in place.
7. If you strike a foreign object,
disengage attachment/PTO drive, shut
off engine, wait for all moving parts to
come to a stop and remove ignition key.
Inspect for and repair any damage before
operating equipment again.
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