Stop the engine
and disengage
drive to attachment
before
refuelingl
before
removing
the grass
catcherl
before making
height adjustment
unless
adjustment
can be made from the operator's
position.
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.
IV, MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclo-
sure.
To reduce
the fire hazard,
keep the engine,
silencer,
bat-
tery compartment
and petrol
storage
area free of grass,
leaves,
or excessive
grease.
Check
the grass
catcher
frequently
for wear
or dete-
rioration.
Replace
worn or damaged
parts for safety.
If the fuel tank has to be drained,
this should
be done
outdoors.
On multi-bladed
machines,
take
care
as rotating
one
blade
can cause other blades
to rotate.
When
machine
is to be parked,
stored or left unattended,
lower
the cutting
means
unless
a positive
mechanical
lock is used.
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WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in
order to prevent accidental
starting when setting
up, transporting,
adjusting
or making repairs.
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