saFety14WARNING!Use protective glasses formaintenance work.8011-515Never drive the machine in an enclosed spaceGeneral Maintenancenever.use.the.machine.indoors.or.in.spaces.•.lacking.proper.ventilation..the.exhaust.fumes.contain.carbon.monoxide,.an.odorless,.poisonous,.and.lethal.gas.Keep.all.nuts.and.bolts.tight.to.be.sure.the.•.equipment.is.in.safe.working.condition.never.tamper.with.safety.devices..check.their.•.proper.operation.regularly.Keep.machine.free.of.grass,.leaves,.or.other.•.debris.buildup..clean.oil.or.fuel.spillage.and.remove.any.fuel-soaked.debris..allow.machine.to.cool.before.storing.If.you.strike.a.foreign.object,.stop.and.inspect.the.•.machine..repair,.if.necessary,.before.restarting.never.make.any.adjustments.or.repairs.with.the.•.engine.running.check.grass.catcher.components.and.the.•.discharge.guard.frequently.and.replace.with.manufacturer’s.recommended.parts,.when.necessary.the.blades.are.sharp.and.can.cause.cuts.and.•.gashes..Wrap.the.blades.or.use.protective.gloves.when.handling.them.check.the.parking.brake’s.functionality.regularly..•.adjust.and.service.as.necessary.maintain.or.replace.safety.and.instruction.labels,.•.as.necessary.do.not.modify.safety.equipment..check.regularly.•.to.be.sure.it.works.properly..the.machine.must.not.be.driven.with.defective.or.unmounted.protective.plates,.protective.cowlings,.safety.switches,.or.other.protective.devices.do.not.change.the.settings.of.governors.and.•.avoid.running.the.engine.with.overly.high.engine.speeds..If.you.run.the.engine.too.fast,.you.risk.damaging.the.machine.components.be.very.careful.when.handling.battery.acid..acid.•.on.skin.can.cause.serious.corrosive.burns..If.you.spill.battery.acid.on.your.skin,.rinse.immediately.with.water.acid.in.the.eyes.can.cause.blindness,.contact.a.•.doctor.immediately.be.careful.when.servicing.the.battery..explosive.•.gases.form.in.the.battery..never.perform.maintenance.on.the.battery.when.smoking.or.near.open.flames.or.sparks.the.battery.can.explode.and.cause.serious.injury.•.or.damage.WARNING!The battery contains lead and leadcompounds, chemicals that areconsidered to cause cancer, birthdefects, and other reproductivesystem damage. Wash your handsafter handling the battery.