Troy-Bilt 13027 - Manual (Page 4)

Section
A
This is a safety aiert
symbol, it Is used in
this Owner/Operator
Manual and on your
tractor to alert you
to potential hazards.
Whenever you see
this symbol, read
and obey the safety
message that fol­
lows it. Failure to
obey these safety
messages could re­
sult in serious per­
sonal injury or prop­
erty damage.
A WARNING TO ALL OPERATORS IN CALIFORNIA
AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE STATES
Under California law, and under the laws of several other states,
you are not permitted to operate an internal combustion engine
using hydrocarbon fuels on any forest covered, brush cov­
ered, or grass covered land, or on land covered with grain,
hay, or other flammable agricultural crop, without an en­
gine spark arrester in continuous effective working order.
The engine on your power equipment, like most outdoor power equipment, is an
internal combustion engine that burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel. Therefore,
your power equipment must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continu­
ous effective working order. The spark arrester must be attached to the engine
exhaust system in such a manner that flames or heat from the system will not ig­
nite flammable material. Failure of the owner/operator of the equipment to com­
ply with this regulation is a misdemeanor under California law, and may also be a
violation of other state and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances, or codes.
Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for specific information about
what regulations apply in your area.
A CAUTION
TRAINING
To Avoid Injury:
• Read Owner/Operator Manual.
• Know location and function of
ail controls.
• Keep aii safety devices and
shields in place.
• Never let children or un­
trained adults operate tractor.
• Shut off engine and remove
the ignition key before leav­
ing your equipment.
• Keep bystanders away from
the tractor.
• Keep away from rotating
parts.
• This cutting machine is capa­
ble of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the follow­
ing safety instructions could
result in serious injury or
death.
1. Thoroughly read and be sure
you understand the contents of this
Owner/Operator Manual. A free
replacement Manual is available
by sending your tractor model
name and serial number to the
Factory. Our address is on the
back cover of this Manual, and on
the Parts Catalog you received.
2. Also thoroughly read and un­
derstand any Attachment
Manuals and engine manufac­
turer literature you received.
3. Know the location and the func­
tion of all operating controls on
your tractor before using your
equipment.
4. Familiarize yourself with all of
the safety and operating decals on
the tractor and any attachments.
5. Never allow children or un­
trained adults to operate the trac­
tor. They are not qualified to use
this equipment safely. Only re­
sponsible, trained adults who have
received full instructions should
use the tractor.
6. Do not carry passengers
under any circumstances. Do
not mow when children and oth­
ers are nearhy. Operator must
remain on the tractor seat while
using the tractor.
7. Gasoline and its vapors are
volatile and dangerous. Never
allow gasoline or a gas container
near the hot engine exhaust.
Never allow flame, sparks, smok­
ers’ materials or intense heat near
gasoline fumes or gtisoline itself.
8. The muffler exhaust gas is very
hot. To avoid a fire—^keep dry