Havener Pistol-Grip Hydro Walk-Behind Mower 36, 48 & 52 - Manual (Page 6)

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Read This Manual Carefully And Thoroughly Before Operating The Mower!
Training
1. Carefully and thoroughly read the owner’s manual. Allow adequate time to fully understand the controls and
operation of the equipment.
2. Never allow anyone to operate the mower that is not old enough, large enough, and strong enough to safely
handle the machine. and that has not read and fully understood the owner’s manual.
3. Do not carry passengers. Avoid mowing while people, especially children and pets are nearby, since rotating
blades can throw rocks and other items with enough force to cause serious injury.
Before Use of Equipment
Operator:
Wear protective clothing while mowing. Long trousers and safety glasses will help reduce the risk of injury from
thrown objects. It is required that steel toe shoes with aggressive soles or some other type of substantial
footwear be worn to help protect your feet and maintain traction on slopes or uneven ground. Always wear hear-
ing protection while mower is in operation or engine is running.
Mowing Area:
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Look for items such as stones, sticks, wire and
other foreign objects. When struck by the mower, these and other objects may become projectiles that could lead
to serous injury and/or death.
Mower:
For your safety and the long life of your mower, always inspect the mower before each use. Before inspection,
make sure it is on a flat and level surface, the blades are disengaged, the ignition switch off with the key
removed, and the spark plug wire is off of the spark plug(s) and hidden so that accidental contact can not be
made.
General Condition:
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Walk around the mower looking for any fluid spills or leaks on or underneath the mower. Remove any
and all excessive debris, dirt, and/or fluids.
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Look for signs of damage or excessive wear. Check the tightness of all nuts, bolts, pins, and screws.
Tighten any that may be loose and replace any that may have been lost during use.
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Be sure the safety interlock controls are operating properly so that the engine can not be started unless
the ground speed control lever is in neutral and the blades disengaged.
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Check the mower blades for any damage or abnormal wear and replace in sets so that they are balanced.
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Check the mower cutting height to assure a high quality and even cut. See page 13 for details.
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Check the tire pressure on all four tires. See page 16 for details.
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Check all belts for proper wear and correct tension. See pages 18-20 for details.
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Check engine oil and air filters as recommended in the engine manufacturers’ operators manual.
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Properly secure your mower for transport. The parking brake should not be engaged during transport.