Honda H5518H Owner's Manual page 11

MAINTENANCE SAFETY
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Before performing maintenance/inspection, read the instructions
thoroughly.
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Before cleaning, inspecting or servicing the tractor, be sure to
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Move the P.T.O. lever to the "OFF" position and lower any
attachments.
- Stop the engine
and remove the key.
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Remove the spark plug caps.
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If you hit an object, stop the engine and inspect the Tractor and its
attachments.
Fix any damage before you resume operation.
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Operating the tractor with damaged, worn or broken parts may result in
severe personal injury.
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Leaves, grass clippings, oil and other combustible materials can
become a fire hazard. Be sure the body, engine and drive mechanism
areas are kept clean.
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All nuts, bolts and fasteners must be tight.
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Do not change the engine governor settings or the engine may be
damaged.
STORAGE SAFETY
To avoid the possibility of fire, allow the engine and exhaust system to
cool before storing the tractor in an enclosed space or near combustible
materials.
When storing the tractor, be sure to apply the parking brake and remove
the engine key.
Drain all gasoline from the carburetor and fuel tank, and disconnect the
battery ground cable.
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