National Mower I-TRIM Owner's Manual

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I-TRIM®5Operation• Do not operate the engine in a confined space wheredangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.• Operate only in daylight or in good artificial light. Stayalert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.• Before attempting to start the engine, disengage allblade attachment clutches, shift into neutral, and engagethe parking brake. Only start the engine from theoperator’s position. Use seat belts if provided.• Never operate with the discharge deflector raised,removed, or altered, unless using a grass catcher.• Remember there is no such thing as a safe slope.Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. To guardagainst overturning:- do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill.- machine speeds should be kept low on slopes andduring tight turns.- stay alert for humps and hollows and other hiddenhazards.- never mow across the face of the slope, unless themower is designed for this purpose.• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.Slow down and use caution when making turns andcrossing roads and sidewalks. Stop the blade rotationbefore crossing surfaces other than grass. Stop reels ordeck blades if not mowing.• When using any attachments, never direct discharge ofmaterial toward bystanders or allow anyone near themachine while in operation.• Never operate the machine with damaged guards,shields, or without safety protective devices in place. Besure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly, andfunctioning properly.• Do not change the engine governor settings oroverspeed the engine. Operating the engine atexcessive speed may increase the hazard of personalinjury.• Disengage drive to attachements when transporting ornot in use.• Before leaving the operator’s position:- stop on level ground;- disengage the power take-off and blade rotationand lower the attachments;- Change into neutral and set the parking brake;- stop the engine and remove the key.• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.• Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment- before refuelling;- before removing the grass catchers;- before making height adjustment unless adjustmentcan be made from the operator’s position.- before clearing blockages;- before checking, cleaning or working on the mower;- after striking a foreign opject or if an abnormal vibrationoccurs. Inspect the mower for damage and make repairsbefore restarting and operating the equipment.• Reduce the throttle setting before stopping engine and, ifthe engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fueloff at the conclusion of mowing.• Keep hands and feet away from cutting units.• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of aclear path.• Do not operate the mower under the influence of alcoholor drugs.• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into atrailer or truck.• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,or other objects that may obscure vision.Maintenance and Storage• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure theequipment is in safe working condition. Replace all wornor damaged decals.• Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside abuilding where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.• To reduct the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,battery compartment and fuel storage area free of grass,leaves, or excessive grease.• Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrainedpersonnel to service machine.• Check the grass catcher frequently for wear ordeterioration.• Keep all parts in good working condition and allhardware and hydraulic fittings tightened.• If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.• Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not storefuel near flames.