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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
TRAINING
This symbol, "Safety Alert Symbol", is used
throughout this manual and on the utility blade
safety labels to warn of the possibility of serious
injury. Please take special care in reading and
understanding the safety precautions before
operating the tractor or the utility blade .
1. Read this Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and proper use of the
tractor and utility blade. Know how to stop the unit
and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the tractor nor the
utility blade. Never allow adults to operate the
tractor nor the utility blade without proper
instructions.
3. No one should operate the tractor nor the utility
blade while intoxicated or while taking medication
that impairs the senses or reactions.
4. Keep the area of operation clear of all people,
particularly small children and pets.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the utility blade
is to be used and remove door mats, all foreign
objects and the like.
2. Disengage all clutches and shift into neutral before
starting engine.
3. Do not operate the utility blade without wearing
adequate garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that
can get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that
will protect you feet and improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
4. Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.
a) Use approved fuel container.
b) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
d) Never fill containers inside a vehicle, or on a
truck or a trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always
place containers on the ground, away from your
vehicle, before filling.
Careful operation is your best insurance against an accident. Read this section carefully before operating the tractor
and attachment. All operators, no matter how experienced they may be, should read this and other manuals related to
the tractor and utility blade before operating. It is the owner's legal obligation to instruct all operators in safe operation of
the utility blade.
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e) When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it
on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment on a trailer with a
portable container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
f) Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times, until
refuelling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
lock-open device.
g) Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
h) If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
5. Adjust the skid shoes so that the utility blade
doesn’t sink into the gravel or doesn’t scrape the
paving stones.
6. Never attempt to make any adjustments while
engine is running (except where specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
7. Let the tractor’s engine adjust to outside temperature
before pushing the snow.
8. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation or while performing an adjustment or
repairs to protect eyes from foreign objects that
may be thrown from the machine.
9. Never modify the utility blade or any part
without the written consent from the
manufacturer.
OPERATION
1. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts nor the utility blade.
2. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert
for hidden hazards or traffic.
3. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine (motor) and check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.