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V. SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property dam-
age, use extreme care in handling gasot[ne.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive,
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
and other sources of ignition.
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Use only approved gasoline container,
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Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running.
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Allow engine to coot before refueling.
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Never fuel the machine indoors.
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Never storethe machine orfuel container
where there is an open flame, spark, or
pilot light such as on a water heater or
other appliances,
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle when filling.
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Remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground, if this is not possible, then refuel
such equipmentwith a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
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Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device,
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Iffuelisspilledonclothing, changecloth-
ing immediately.
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Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap
and tighten securely,
GENERAL
SERVICE
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Never operate machine {n a closed area.
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Keepall nuts and boltstightto ensurethe
equipment is in safe working Condition.
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Never tamper with safety devices.Never
interfere with the intended function of a
safety device or reduce the protection
providedby a safety device. Checkthere
proper operationregularly. NEVER oper-
ate a machine with a safety device that
does not function properly.
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Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel-soaked
debris, Allow machine to cool before
storing.
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If you strike a foreign object, stop and
inspect the machine. Repair, ffnecessary,
before restarting.
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Never make any adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.
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Check grass catchercomponents and the
discharge chute frequently and replace
with manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.
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Mower blades aresharp. Wrap the blade
or wear gloves, and use extreme caution
when servicing them.
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Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.
Adjust
and service as required,
o
Maintain or replacesafety and instruction
labels, as necessary,
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Use ear protectors to avoid damage to hearing.
Always wear eye protection when operatingmachine.
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