MTD Cub Cadet 1000 Series - System Safety; Engine and Exhaust Safety; Battery Safety Procedures; Storage Safety Guidelines

Safety (continued)
17. Towing or pushing unit with another
vehicle will damage transmission. Push
unit by hand only.
18. Use a heavy-duty trailer to transport
unit. Lower attachments to trailer bed.
Set parking brake. Fasten unit securely
to trailer with straps, chains or cables.
Unit must be secured to trailer facing
forward. Severe damage can occur to
hood of unit if it is trailered facing
backwards.
19. Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine into a trailer or
truck.
20. Do not use food or beverage
containers to store waste materials.
Using such containers could result in
accidental poisoning.
21. Hood retaining hardware may
become hot from engine exhaust. Burns
may result. Do not remove hood without
first stopping engine and allowing these
parts to cool.
ENGINE
1. Read the provided engine operation
and maintenance manual completely
before operation. Read and follow all
safety instructions provided in that
manual.
2. BEFORE SERVICING ENGINE:
Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it
from touching spark plug.
3. Keep engine free of grass, leaves, oil
and grease.
4. Engine exhaust is extremely hot. Keep
grass, oil, fuel and other combustible
materials far away from engine exhaust.
5. Do not change engine governor
setting. Over-revving may damage
engine and will void warranty.
6. Never run an internal combustion
engine inside a closed area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas,
a deadly poison. Carbon monoxide is
odorless, colorless and tasteless. Do not
operate unit near buildings, windows or
air conditioners. If engine is run in a
garage, open all doors and allow for
adequate ventilation.
7. Do not run engine with hood open.
Hood damage may occur.
BATTERY
1. BEFORE WORKING WITH ELECTRICAL
WIRES OR COMPONENTS: Disconnect
the battery ground (negative) cable first.
Disconnect the positive cable second.
The battery ground (-) cable must be
disconnected first and reconnected last.
2. Before attempting to charge battery,
understand and follow correct procedure
or bring battery to a factory-authorized
dealer for charging. Do not charge a
frozen battery.
3. Battery electrolyte can cause severe
burns. Eye contact can cause blindness.
Always wear approved safety goggles
when working around the battery.
4. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes:
a. Flush affected area with water.
b. Apply baking soda to neutralize
acid.
c. Flush eyes with water for 10-15
minutes.
d. Call a physician immediately.
5. If electrolyte is swallowed:
a. Drink large amounts of water or
milk.
b. Follow by drinking milk of
magnesia, beaten eggs or
vegetable oil.
c. Call a physician immediately.
6. Electric storage batteries give off
highly explosive hydrogen gas while
charging and continue to do so for some
time after receiving a steady charge. Do
not, under any circumstances, allow an
electric spark or an open flame near the
battery. Do not lay tools across the
battery terminals as this may result in a
spark or a short circuit which may cause
an explosion.
STORAGE
1. Do not store unit inside a building
where fumes from fuel in fuel tank may
reach an open flame or spark. Allow unit
to cool before moving it inside an
enclosure. Use a gasoline storage
stabilizer when storing unit.
2. Keep unit and fuel supplies securely
locked away to help prevent access by
children.
3. Remove ignition key.
4. Disconnect battery cables or remove
battery if unit is to be stored for an
extended period. Remove negative
(ground) cable first. Re-connect negative
(-) cable last.
5. Fully charge battery before storage.
Store battery in a cool, dry place, out of
reach of children.
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