Ransomes EC Hydro Midsize 930325 Safety And Operation Manual

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GB-6ECHydroMidsizeOPERATIONa) Do not operate the engine in a confined spacewhere dangerous carbon monoxide fumes cancollect.b) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.c) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.d) Walk, never run.e) With walk behind machines, always mow acrossthe slopes, not up and down.f) Exercise extreme caution when changing directionon slopes.g) Do not mow excessively steep slopes.h) Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling themower towards you. Be sure the area behind isclear.i) Stop the blade(s) if the mower has to be tilted fortransportation, when crossing surfaces other thangrass and when transporting the mower to andfrom the area to be mowed.j) Never operate the mower without proper guards,plates, grass catcher or other safety protectivedevices in place.k) Do not change the engine governor settings oroverspeed the engine.l) Disengage all blade and drive clutches beforestarting the engine.m) Start the engine or switch on the motor carefullyaccording to instructions and with feet well awayfrom the blade(s).n) Do not start the engine when standing in front of thedischarge chute.o) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotatingparts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at alltimes.p) Never pick up or carry a mower while the engine isrunning.q) Stop the engine, wait for the blades to come to acomplete stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire: before clearing blockages or unclogging chute; before checking, cleaning or working on the mower; after striking a foreign object. Inspect the mowerfor damage and make repairs before restartingand operating the mower; if mower starts to vibrate abnormally (checkimmediately for the cause). Vibration is generally awarning of trouble.Before using machine for the first time, checkengine and hydraulic fluid levels and lubricate allpoints.TRAININGa) Read the operator’s manual carefully. All rotarygrass cutters are potentially dangerous. No personshould operate the machine unless they are familiarwith the controls and the proper use of the machine.b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar withthese instructions to use the mower. Localregulations may restrict the age of the operator.c) Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,particularly small children, and pets.d) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsiblefor accidents or hazards occurring to other peopleor their property.PREPARATIONa) Do not operate the equipment when barefoot orwearing open sandals. Always wear substantialfootwear and long trousers.b) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipmentis to be used and remove all objects which may bethrown by the machine.c) Gasoline is highly flammable. Store gasoline only in a container specificallydesigned for gasoline storage in a cool, dry placeaway from sparks and open flame. When refueling or checking fuel level: Stop engine. Allow to cool. Refuel outdoors only. Do not smoke. Use a funnel. Do not overfill. Clean up spillsand move machine away from spills beforestarting. Replace caps tightly.d) Replace faulty mufflers.e) Before using, always visually inspect to see that theblades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are notworn or damaged. Replace worn or damagedblades and bolts.f) On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotatingone blade can cause other blades to rotate.g) Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or driveclutch on units so equipped before starting theengine (motor).h) Never attempt to make adjustments while theengine (motor) is running.i) Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Alwaysbe sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on thehandle and walk; never run.GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS