important OperatorSafety mnstructions(Continuedt
Safe Handling of Gasoline
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6. DONOTfill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic finer.Always placethe contain-
ers on the ground away from the vehicle beforefilling.
7. Removegas-powered equipment from the vehicle or
trailer and refuel it on the ground, if this is not possible,
then refuel equipment using a portable container,rather
than a gasolinedispenser nozzle.
8. DONOTstart gaspowered equipment in enclosedvehi-
cles or trailers.
9. Keepthe nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. DO
NOTusea nozzlelock-open device
10. if fuel is spilled on clothing, changeclothing
immediately.
11. DONOToverfill a fuel tank. Replacefuel capand tight-
en securely.
Operation
1. DONOTput handsor feet near or under rotating parts.
Keepclearof discharge areawhile engine is running.
2. STOPengine when crossing gravel drives walks, or
roads, and under anyconditions wherethrown objects
might be a hazard.
3. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
4. DONOToperatemower while underthe influence of
alcohol or drugs.
5. After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates
abnormally,STOPthe engine, disconnect and secure spark
plug wire. inspect the mower for any damageand repair
the damagebeforestarting.
6. DONOTmow near drop offs, ditches or embankments.
Operatorcould lose footing or balance.
7. STAYALERTfor hobs and other hidden hazards.Taft
grass can hide obstacles. Keepawayfrom ditches,
washouts, culverts, fencesand protruding objects.
8. DONOTmow on wet grass. Always be sure of your
footing. Keepa firm how on the handleand walk, never
run. Slipping could causeinjury.
9. ALWAYSstay behind handle when engine (motor) is
running.
10. DONOTleavethe machinewith the engine running.
STOPBLADEand STOPENGINEbefore leavingthe opera-
tors position for any reason.
11. Beforecleaning, repairing or inspecting makecertain
engine,blade and all moving parts haveSTOPPED.
Disconnectand securespark plug wire away from plug to
prevent accidentalstarting.
12. STOPengine and wait until the blade comesto corno
pleteSTOPbefore removing grass bag and/or clearing
grass.
Operation
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13. DONOToperatemower without the entire grass catch-
er, or guards in placedischarge guard, rearguard or other
safety devicesin placeand working. DONOTpoint dis-
charge at people,passing cars, windows or doors.
14. DONOTdischarge material against a waft or obstruc-
tion. Material may ricochet back towards the operator.
15. Slow down beforeturning.
16. Watchout for traffic when nearor crossing roadways.
17. DONOToperateengine in enclosedareas. Engine
exhaust gasescontain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison.
18. Onlyuse accessoriesapprovedby the manufacturer.
See manufacturer'sinstructions for proper operation and
installation of accessories.
_aaintenance and Storage
1. DONOTstore mower or fuel container inside where
fumes may reachan openflame, spark or pilot fight such as
in a water heater,furnace, clothes dryer or other gasappli-
ance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an
enclosure Storefuel container out of reachof children in a
well ventilated, unoccupied building.
2. Keepmower and engine free of grass, leavesor excess
greaseto reducefire hazardand engine overheating.
3. Whendraining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved
container outdoors and away from open flame.
4. Keepall bolts, especially bladebolts, nuts and screws
properlytight. Checkthat all cotter pins are in proper
position.
5. Alwaysprovide adequateventilation when running
engine. Engineexhaust gasescontain carbon monoxide, a
deadly poison.
6. Serviceengine and makeadjustments only when engine
s stopped. Removedspark plug wire from spark plug and
secure wire awayfrom spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
7. DONOTchangeengine governor speedsettings or
overspeed engine.
8. Checkgrass bag assembly frequently for wear or
deterioration to avoidthrown objects andexposureto
moving parts. Replacewith new bag if loose seamsor tears
are evident. Replaceslider or bag adapterif brokenor
cracked.
9. Mower bladesare sharp and can cut. Wrap the bladesor
wear heavy leathergloves and useCAUTIONwhen handling
them.
10. DONOTtest for sparkby grounding spark plug next to
spark plug hob; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine.
11. Havemachine serviced by an authorized MURRAY
dealer at bast once ayear and havethe dealerinstall any
newsafety devices.
12. Use only genuine MURRAYreplacementparts to assure
that original standards are maintained.