Troy-Bilt 13027 - Manual (Page 5)

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grass, mowed grass, oil, fuel and
other combustible materials far
away from the engine exhaust.
9. To reduce fire hazard risks, keep
the engine free of grass, leaves, oil
and grease.
10. Always wear sturdy footwear
and hearing protection while using
your tractor. Do not wear
loose-fitting clothing, jewelry,
scarves, ties, etc. that can get
caught in moving parts.
11. Check brake operation fre­
quently. Adjust and service as re­
quired.
12. Do not operate this tractor or
any other implement attached to it
if you are under the influence of
alcohol, medication, or are tired or
ill. Normal awareness and re­
sponse time are required to use this
equipment safely.
13. All safety shields and other
safety devices must be in place, se­
curely attached and operating
properly. Do not use your tractor
otherwise.
14. Use only attachments that are
approved for use with your tractor.
Contact us if you are not certain as
to whether an attachment is appro­
priate for your tractor.
15. Take all possible precautions
before leaving the tractor unat­
tended— a) disengage the power
take-off; b) lower any attachment;
c) set the parking brake; d) stop
the engine; e) remove the ignition
key.
PREPARATION
1. Clear the work area of objects
which could be picked up and
thrown at high speed by rotating
equipment parts. Remove objects
like rocks, branches, wire, cans,
and all other foreign materials.
2. Be sure machine and attach­
ments are in safe operating condi­
tion by checking all hardware for
tightness. Check the blade mount­
ing hardware frequently to be cer­
tain tightening specifications are
met. Check brakes, steering, and
other major controls for proper op­
eration. Correct any malfunctions
before using the tractor or its at­
tachments.
3. Fill fuel tank with gasoline be­
fore starting the engine. Do not
spill fuel. Wipe up spills immedi­
ately. Gasoline is flammable—
handle it very carefully.
• Use an approved gas container.
• Do not pour gasoline when
equipment is indoors, when en­
gine is running, or when engine
is still hot from use.
• Never smoke when
space at top of fuel tank fill tube
when filling tank with gasoline.
Fuel needs room to expand.
® When moving equipment out­
side from a building or enclo­
sure, only run the engine to
transport the machine outside.
Do not run the engine in an
enclosed area. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide gas,
a deadly poison that is odor­
less, colorless, and tasteless.
4. Operator must be fully seated
before the starting procedure is
begun. Before starting the engine.
move all controls to their neutral or
off positions. The pro
Attachment Drive Switch must be
OFF. Only the Parking Brake
should be ON (it is engaged by de­
pressing the Brake Pedal and then
moving the Parking Brake knob
backward and up).
5. Always disengage power to at­
tachments, apply the Parking
Brake, and stop the engine before
leaving the operator’s position.
6. Be sure that safety and operating
decals are in place and legible.
Please order replacement decals if
they are needed.