Towing; Safe Handling Of Gasoline; Safe Service - Cub Cadet ZT 42 Operator's Manual

2. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
the machine. Children 14 years old and over
should read and understand the operation
instructions and safety rules in this manual and
should be trained and supervised by a parent.

TOWING

1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed
for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except
at the hitch point.
2. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for
weight limits for towed equipment and towing on
slopes.
3. Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction and loss of control.
5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
SERVICE

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:

1. To avoid personal injury or property damage
use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline
is extremely flammable and the vapors are
explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when
gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes
which can ignite. Wash your skin and change
clothes immediately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
c. When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,
then refuel such equipment on a trailer with
a portable container, rather than from a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all
times until fueling is complete. Do not use a
nozzle lock-open device.
e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and
other sources of ignition.
f. Never fuel machine indoors.
g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the
engine is hot or running. Allow engine to
cool at least two minutes before refueling.
h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more
than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to
allow space for fuel expansion.
i. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
j. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine
and equipment. Move unit to another area.
Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free
of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any
fuel soaked debris.
l. Never store the machine or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame, spark
or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliances.
m. Allow a machine to cool at least 5 minutes
before storing.
GENERAL SERVICE:
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
ground against the engine to prevent unintended
starting.
3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come
to complete stop within approximately (5) five
seconds after operating the blade disengagement
control. If the blades do not stop within the this
time frame, your unit should be serviced
professionally by an authorized dealer.
4. Regularly check the safety interlock system for
proper function, as described later in this manual.
If the safety interlock system does not function
properly, have your machine serviced
professionally by an authorized dealer.
5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also,
visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g.,
excessive wear, bent, cracked).
Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment
manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in
this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise safety!"
6. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear
gloves, and use extra caution when servicing
them.
7. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or
other safety devices. Check their proper operation
regularly.
9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground
against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage. Repair the damage
before starting and operating.
10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to
the machine while the engine is running.
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