Safety Instructions - Maintenance131. To prevent accidental starting of the enginewhen servicing or adjusting the machine, remove the key from the ignition switch and disconnect the spark plug wires.2. To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine freeof grass, leaves, excessive grease, and dirt.3. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to ensurethe machine is in a safe, working condition.Check the blade mounting bolts frequently,making sure they are tight.4. Perform only maintenance instructions de-scribed in this manual. Unauthorized maintenance operations or machine modificationsmay result in unsafe operating conditions.5. If the engine must be running to perform a maintenance adjustment, keep hands, feet, andclothing away from moving parts. Do not wearjewelry or loose clothing.6. Always use the proper engine servicemanual when working on the engine.Unauthorized maintenance operations ormodifications to the engine may result in unsafeoperating conditions.7. Altering the equipment or engine in any mannerwhich adversely affects its operation, performance, durability, or use will VOID the war-ranty and may cause hazardous conditions.8. Never attempt to disconnect any safety devicesor defeat the purpose of these safety devices.9. Do not change the engine governor settings oroverspeed the engine. The governor has beenfactoryset for maximumsafe engine operatingspeed.10. Use genuine factory replacement parts.Substitute parts may result in product malfunction and possible injury to the operator and/orothers.11. Use care when charging the battery or performing maintenance on the battery and electrical system:a. Make sure the battery charger is unpluggedbefore connecting or disconnecting cablesto the battery.b. Charge the battery in a wellventilatedspace, so gases produced while chargingcan dissipate. Make sure the battery ventsin the caps are open.c. Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from the battery at all times. Toavoid sparks, use care when removing battery cables from posts.d. Disconnect both battery cables before unplugging any wiring connectors or makingrepairs on the electrical system.12. Do not attempt to service the engine fuel injection system, which contains high pressure fueland may cause injury if mishandled. For service of the pressurized fuel system, includingthe fuel pump, fuel lines, and fuel injectors, contact your Walker dealer or authorizedBriggs & Stratton service dealer.IMPORTANT: Keep all applicable manuals immediately accessible to anyone who may operate or service this machine.