Cub Cadet RZT L Series Operator's Manual page 5

Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify
engine in any way. Tampering with the governor
setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it
to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with
factory setting of engine governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with
California and federal EPA emission regulations for
SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to
operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may
include the following emission control systems:
Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst
(TWC) if so equipped.
Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before
attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate
DANGER — ROTATING BLADES
Never carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the blades off.
DANGER — ROTATING BLADES
Mowing in reverse is not recommended.
WARNING — ROTATING BLADES
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
DANGER — ROTATING BLADES
Look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.
WARNING — THROWN OBJECTS
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.
DANGER — SAFETY DEVICES
Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) in place and working.
WARNING — BYSTANDERS
Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation.
WARNING — SLOPE OPERATION
Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees. Do not mow up and down slopes. Mow across slopes no greater
than 15 degrees. Avoid sudden turns. Use low speed. If machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back down slowly.
WARNING — HOT SURFACE
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and muffler to cool before touching.
DANGER — ROTATING BLADES
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass catcher is in its proper place. If
damaged, replace immediately.
WARNING — FIRE HAZARD
Allow machine to cool before fueling or storing.
WARNING — FIRE HAZARD
Do not drive through piles of dry leaves or tall grass.
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WARNING — FIRE HAZARD
Do not allow debris to accumulate. The build up of debris can lead to a fire.
WARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the machine.
When required, models are equipped with
low permeation fuel lines and fuel tanks for
evaporative emission control. California models
may also include a carbon canister. Please contact
Customer Support for information regarding the
evaporative emission control configuration for
your model.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING!
This machine is
equipped with an internal
combustion engine and should not
be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the
engine's exhaust system is equipped
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or
state laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator. In the
State of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal
laws apply on federal lands.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through
your nearest engine authorized service dealer or
contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
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