Murray 20-inch Push - Manual (Page 10)

STEPS TO FOLLOW
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BEFORE MOWING
D Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes.
D Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory
replacement blade.
D Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel.
D Read and follow the Owner’s Manual, the instructions with the engine, and the instructions with
any attachments. Owner’s Manual instructions are for your safety and the safety of others.
D Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Start the engine outside.
D Make sure all safety devices are in place and working correctly.
D Operation of the mower is only for a person that has experience.
D Wet grass can be dangerous. Let the grass dry.
D Instruct children and others to keep away from the work area.
D Never cut the grass without good light.
D Pick up loose objects. Remove them from the mowing area.
WHILE MOWING
D Watch for fixed objects and avoid them. They can damage the mower or cause injury.
D A hot engine and muffler will cause a burn. Do not touch.
D Inclines and slopes must be carefully mowed. See the “Guide” in the back of this book to check
a slope.
D Lack of daylight or good artificial light is cause to stop mowing.
D Examine the mower, the blade, and other parts for damage after hitting a foreign object or if the
unit vibrates excessively.
D Do not make adjustments or repairs without stopping the engine (except for carburetor). Dis-
connect the spark plug wire.
D On or near roads, watch out for traffic. Direct discharge away from roads.
D When mowing, avoid areas where traction is unsure. Before and while moving backwards, look
behind and down for small children.
D In heavy grass, raise the cutting height. Cut slower. Stop the engine to remove clogged grass
from the mower.
D Never remove any safety related parts.
D Do not pour gasoline into a engine that is hot or running.
AFTER MOWING
D Always let the mower cool before storing in an enclosed area.
D Foreign material on the mower is dangerous. Clean off grass, leaves, grease and oil before
storing.
D Tighten all loose nuts, bolts and screws before you use the unit.
D Empty and clean any grass catcher or other accessory.
D Remove the key or disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent unauthorized use.
D Make sure the mower is not kept near a source of ignition. Gas fumes can cause an explosion.
D Only original parts or factory approved substitutes can be used to service the mower.
D When storing the mower for an extended period, remove the fuel from the fuel tank.
D Instruct children to leave the mower alone. It is not a toy.
D Never keep gasoline near a source of ignition. Always use an approved container. Keep
gasoline away from children.
D Lubricate according to the Instruction Book. See “Lubrication”.
IMPORTANT--Read the Instruction Book. Keep this book for future use and
reference.
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions. It means: “Attention! Become
Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.”