Cub Cadet 3654 - Manual (Page 5)

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7. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the fuel reaches one inch from the
top. This space is necessary for tank expansion. Do not overfill.
8. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
C. When Mowing
1. Keep adults, children and pets away from the area to be mowed.
2. When operating this mower in the forward direction, DO NOT allow
the steering levers to return to the neutral position on their own.
Always maintain a firm grip on the levers, operate them smoothly
and avoid any sudden movements of the levers when starting or
stopping.
3. If the mower is equipped for side discharge, never use the mower
without the discharge chute installed and placed in the down posi-
tion.
4. Always remove debris and other objects from the area to be
mowed.(Note: debris and loose grass will reduce traction.)
5. Mow only in daylight.
6. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads and other hidden hazards.
7. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks, ditches, sand traps and
other obstacles.
8. Before backing up, check behind you and watch where you’re
going.
9. Always reduce speed when making a turn, and when grass is wet.
10. Always mow across slopes, never up and down the slope. Do not
operate on steep slopes and slow down before turning.
11. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways. Always turn off
the blade clutch switch and wait until the blades stop rotating and
raise the cutting deck to the transport position. Always allow other
vehicles to have the right-of-way.
12. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off the blade clutch
switch, place the left and right steering levers in the neutral,
opened-out position, move the throttle to slow, set the parking
brake, shut off the engine and take the key from the ignition switch.
Inspect for damage. Repair any damage. Make sure the blades are
in good condition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting
the engine.
13. Never leave the mower unattended without: turning off the blade
clutch switch; placing the left and right steering levers in the neutral
opened-out position; moving the throttle to slow; setting the parking
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