Cub Cadet i1046 Operator's Manual page 7

Service
1, Neverrun an engineindoorsor in a poorlyventilated
area, Engineexhaustcontainscarbonmonoxide,an
odorless,and deadlygas,
2, Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertain
the blade(s)and all movingparts havestopped,
Disconnectthe sparkplug wireand groundagainstthe
engineto preventunintendedstarting.
3, Periodically checkto make surethe bladescome to
completestop withinapproximately (5) five seconds
after operatingthe bladedisengagement c ontrol.If the
bladesdo notstop within thethis timeframe,yourunit
shouldbe servicedprofessionally by an authorized
MTDServiceDealer.
4, Checkbrakeoperationfrequentlyas it is subjectedto
wearduring normaloperation,Adjustand serviceas
required,
5, Checkthe blade(s)and enginemountingbolts at
frequentintervalsfor propertightness.Also,visually
inspectblade(s)for damage(e,g,,excessivewear,
bent, cracked), Replacethe blade(s)with theoriginal
equipmentmanufacturer's (O,E,M,)blade(s)only,
listed in this manual,"Useof partswhich do not meet
the originalequipmentspecificationsmaylead to
improperperformanceand compromisesafety!"
6, Mowerbladesare sharp,Wrapthe bladeor wear
gloves,and useextra cautionwhenservicingthem,
7, Keepall nuts, bolts,and screwstight to be surethe
equipmentis in safe workingcondition,
8, Nevertamperwith the safety interlocksystemor other
safety devices,Checktheir properoperationregularly,
9, After strikinga foreignobject,stop the engine,
disconnectthe spark plug wire(s)and groundagainst
the engine,Thoroughlyinspectthe machinefor any
damage,Repairthe damagebeforestartingand
operating.
10,Neverattemptto makeadjustmentsor repairsto the
machinewhilethe engine is running,
11,Grasscatchercomponents and the discharge
coverare subjectto wearand damagewhich could
exposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto be thrown,
Forsafety protection, f requentlycheckcomponents
and replaceimmediately with originalequipment
manufacturer's (O,E,M,)parts only,listed in this
manual."Useof parts which do not meetthe original
equipmentspecifications may leadto improper
performanceand compromise safety!"
12,Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettingsor
over-speed the engine,Thegovernorcontrolsthe
maximumsafe operatingspeedof the engine,
13,Maintainor replacesafety and instructionlabels,as
necessary,
14,Observeproperdisposallawsand regulations for
gas, oil,etc, to protecttheenvironment.
This symbol points
out important safety
instructionswhich, if
not followed, could
endangerthe personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
instructions in this man-
ual before attemptingto
operate this machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructions may
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to personswho read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
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