• Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle,on
a truck or trailer bedwith a plasticliner.
Always placecontainerson the ground
awayfrom yourvehiclebeforefilling.
• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom
thetruck or trailerand refuel it on the
ground. Ifthis is notpossible,then
refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable
container,ratherthanfrom a gasoline
dispensernozzle.
• Keepthe nozzlein contactwith the rim
of the fuel tank or containeropeningat
all times untilfueling iscomplete. Do
not use a nozzlelock-opendevice.
• Iffuel isspilled onclothing,change
clothingimmediately.
• Neveroverfillfuel tank. Replacegas
cap andtightensecurely.
V. GENERAL SERVICE
• Neverrun a machineinsidea closed
area.
• Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairswith
theengine (motor)running.Disconnect
thespark plugwire, and keepthewire
awayfromthe plugto preventaccidental
starting.
• Keepnutsand bolts,especiallyblade
attachmentbolts,tight and keepequip-
mentin goodcondition.
• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.Check
their properoperationregularly.
• Keepmachinefree of grass, leaves,or
other debrisbuild-up.Cleanoil or fuel
spillage.Allow machineto coolbefore
storing.
• Stopand inspectthe equipmentif you
strikean object. Repair,if necessary,
beforerestarting.
• Neverattemptto makewheel height
adjustmentswhiletheengine is running.
• Grasscatchercomponentsaresubject
to wear,damage,anddeterioration,
whichcouldexposemovingpartsor
allowobjectsto be thrown.Frequently
checkcomponentsand replacewith
manufacturer'srecommendedparts,
when necessary.
• Mowerbladesare sharpand cancut.
Wrapthe blade(s)orwear gloves,and
useextra cautionwhenservicingthem.
• Donot changethe enginegovernorset-
tingor overspeedthe engine.
• Maintainor replacesafetyand instruc-
tion labels,as necessary.
SerialNumber:
Dateof Purchase:
GasolineCapacity/ Type: 1.0 Quarts (Unleaded Regular)
Oil Type (API SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)
Oil Capacity: 20 Ounces
Spark Plug (Gap: .030") Champion RJ 19LM or J19LM
Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. Ibs.
• The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal on the rear of the lawn mower
housing. Record both serial number and date of purchase in space provided above.
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