Adding Fuel ........................................................ 8
Towing Safety ................................................... 12
Maintenance ........................................................... 16
Lubrication .......................................................... 17
Engine Safety ................................................... 18
Storage ................................................................... 26
Safety
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or
owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential
for injury, comply with these safety instructions
and always pay attention to the safety-alert
symbol
, which means: Caution, Warning, or
Danger-personal safety instruction. Failure to
comply with the instruction may result in personal
injury or death.
General Safety
This product is capable of amputating hands and
feet and of throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious personal injury.
Using this product for purposes other than its intended
use could prove dangerous to you and bystanders.
•
Read and understand the contents of this
Operator's Manual before starting the engine.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near moving
components of the machine.
•
Do not operate the machine without all guards
and other safety protective devices in place and
working on the machine.
•
Keep clear of any discharge opening. Keep
bystanders and pets a safe distance away from
the machine.
•
Keep children out of the operating area. Never
allow children to operate the machine.
•
Stop the machine and shut off the engine before
servicing, fueling, or unclogging the machine.
Improperly using or maintaining this machine can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety-alert symbol, which means
Caution, Warning, or Danger-personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.
You can find additional safety information where
needed throughout this Operator's Manual.
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