Maintenance and Storage

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• Never operate machine in a closed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
• Disengage drives, lock parking brake, stop engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug (for gas engines). Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
• Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
• Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame.
• Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
• Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained personnel to service machine. Understand service procedure before doing work.
• Use jack stands to support components when required.
• Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy.
• Use care when checking cutting units. Wear gloves, and use caution when servicing cutting units.
• Only replace blades. Never straighten or weld them.
• Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry and long hair away from moving parts. If possible, do not make adjustments with the engine running.
• Keep all parts in good working condition and all hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals.
• Be careful during adjustment of the machine to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the machine.