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MATAWAY
PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY
- Review and follow all safety rules and safety
decal instructions.
- Check that all safety decals are installed and in
good condition. Replace if damaged.
- Check to make sure all shields and guards are
properly installed and in good condition.
- Check that all hardware is properly installed and
secured.
- Check to be sure engine is free of dirt and
debris. Pay particular attention to the cooling
ns, governor parts and mufer. Clean air intake
screen. Check air cleaner; service if necessary.
- Clean area around oil ll dipstick. Remove
dipstick and check to be sure oil is in operating
range (between marks on dipstick). Add oil
if necessary but DO NOT OVERFILL. Install
dipstick assembly rmly until cap bottoms out on
tube. Dipstick assembly must be secured into ll
tube when engine is running.
- Check all lubrication points and grease as
instructed in manual.
- Perform a functional check of the Operator
Presence system each time you operate the unit.
Gasoline is extremely ammable and highly
explosive under certain conditions. BE SURE
to install fuel cap after refueling.
Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded
regular gasoline to the level recommended by the
engine manufacturer.
TO CHECK OR ADD FUEL:
- Use a funnel to avoid spilling.
- Do it outdoors.
- Do not smoke.
- Stop the engine; allow to cool.
- Do not overll.
- Clean up spilled fuel.
To prevent injury from thrown blades, do not
operate unit with reel blades that are cracked,
badly bent, missing, or in any abnormal
condition.
To prevent injury from rotating blades, keep
hands or feet from beneath the unit.
Before operating, check area to be worked
and remove any object(s) which may
present a safety hazard and/or damage the
equipment.
Engage the reel ONLY when you are in the
operator's position.
OPERATION
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