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Operation (Continued)
6. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.
d. Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when
suggested in the Instruction Book.
7. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
8. Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces other
than grass.
9. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.
10. Never operate the mower with defective guards or
shields, or without safety protective devices in place.
11. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive
speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
12. Before leaving the operator's position:
a. disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments;
b. change into neutral and set the parking brake;
c. stop the engine and remove the key.
13. Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the
ignition key:
a. before cleaning blockages or unclogging chute;
b. before checking, cleaning or working on the mower;
c. after striking a foreign object. Inspect the mower
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment;
d. if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
14. Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or
not in use.
15. Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment:
a. before refuelling;
b. before removing the grass catcher;
c. before making height adjustment unless adjustment
can be made from the operator's position.
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16. Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and,
if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the
fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
17. Before and when backing, look
small children.
18. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees or other objects that may obscure vision.
Maintenance and Storage
1. On multi-blade machines, take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
2. When machine is to be parked, stored or left
unattended, lower the cutting means unless a positive
mechanical lock is used.
3. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
4. Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark.
5. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
6. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and petrol storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
7. Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or
deterioration.
8. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be done
outdoors.
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