SAFETY
16. Never carry passengers and keep pets and
bystanders away.
17.
Slow down and use caution when making turns
and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if
not mowing.
18.
Be
aware
of
the mower discharge direction and do
not point
it
at anyone.
19.
Do not operate the machine under the influence
of
alcohol or drugs.
20.
Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
21.
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
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IV
Maintenance and storage
1. Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove
key.
Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning, or
repairing.
2.
Clean grass and, debris from cutting units, drives,
mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean
up oil or fuel spillage.
3.
Let engine cool before storing and do not store near
flame.
4.
Shut off fuel while storing or transporting.
Do
not
store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
5.
Park
machine on level ground.
Never
allow
untrained personnel to service machine.
6.
Use jack stands to support components when
required.
7.
Carefully release pressure from components with
stored energy. (hydraulic accumulato
r)
8. Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire
before
making any repairs.
Disconnect
the
negative terminal first and the positive last.
Reconnect positive first and negative last.
9.
Use care when chec
ki
ng
or changing blades. Wrap
the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use caution when
servicing them. Only replace
blades
·.
Never
straighten or weld them.
10.
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, do not make adjustments with the engine
running.
11
. Charge batteries
in
an
open well ventilated area,
away from sparks or flames. Unplug charger
before connecting or disconnecting from battery.
Wear protective clothing and ~se insulated tools.
12.
Keep all parts
in
good working condition and all
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged
safety decals.
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