Troy-Bilt 979 - Page 5

3. Checkthebladeandenginemountingboltsatfrequent
intervalsforpropertightness.Also,visuallyinspectblade
fordamage(e.g.,bent,cracked,worn)Replaceblade
withtheodginalequipmentmanufacture's(O.E.M)blade
only,listedinthismanual"Useofpartswhichdonot
meettheoriginalequipmentspecificationsmayleadto
improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
4. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.Wrapthebladeor
weargloves,anduseextracautionwhenservicingthem.
5. Keepallnuts,bolts,andscrewstighttobesurethe
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
6. Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Checktheirproper
operationregularly.
7. Afterstrikingaforeignobject,stoptheengine,disconnect
thesparkplugwireandgroundagainsttheengine.
Thoroughlyinspectthemowerforanydamage.Repair
thedamagebeforestartingandoperatingthemower.
8. Neverattempttomakeawheelorcuttingheight
adjustmentwhiletheengineisrunning.
9. Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrail
shieldaresubjecttowearanddamagewhichcould
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exposemovingpartsorallowobjectstobethrown.For
safetyprotection,frequentlycheckcomponentsand
replaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment
manufacturer's(O.EM.)partsonly,listedinthismanual
"Useofpartswhichdonotmeettheoriginalequipment
specificationsmayleadtoimproperperformanceand
compromisesafety!"
Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingoroverspeed
theengine.Thegovernorcontrolsthemaximumsafe
operatingspeedoftheengine.
Maintainorreplacesafetyandinstructionlabels,as
necessary.
Observeproperdisposallawsandregulations.Improper
disposaloffluidsandmaterialscanharmthe
environment.
ALWAYSde-energizeselfstarterpriortoperformingany
maintenanceorservicetotheengineandormower.
Followinstructionsbothinmanualandontheengineand
ormachinetode-energizestarter.
,_ WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructionsin this manual and on the machine.
NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your lawn mower.