Troy-Bilt GTX 20 - Manual (Page 5)

Safety (continued)
BEFORE OPERATION
1. Before each use, clear work area of
objects such as rocks, toys, wire,
etc., which could be picked up and
thrown by unit or attachments.
2. Keep unit in safe operating condition.
Check the following each time before
starting unit;
a. All hardware for tightness
(especially blade mounting
hardware—check for proper
torque specifications frequently in
this area--refer to maintenance
section of attachment owners
manual).
b. Brakes, steering and other major
controls for proper operation.
c. Inspect mower blades for wear or
damage. Broken pieces thrown
from a worn or damaged blade
can cause serious injury.
d. Check for and maintain correct
tire pressure. Check tires for cuts
or bubbles. Check wheels for
damage or missing hardware.
Repair or replace as required.
e. Check engine oil level and add oil
as required. If oil level is below
“ADD” mark, DO NOT run engine.
3. Do not operate unit or attachments
without safety devices and shields in
place and operating properly.
4. Only use attachments which are
approved for use with this unit.
Contact our service department if
there is a question whether an
attachment is approved for unit.
5. Locking collar of shaft-driven
attachments must lock completely
and properly into place at retaining
groove of tractor attachment/PTO
driveshaft. Before installing or
operating attachment(s), see
attachment owner/operator manual.
6. When using attachments, use wheel
weights (where required) for extra
traction and proper balance.
7. Check brake function frequently.
Adjust and service as required. See
“Brake Adjustment” in the
“Maintenance" section of your
owner/operator manual.
8. Unit is equipped with a safety
interlock system, designed to shut off
engine when operator leaves seat
while an attachment is running or if
parking brake is not engaged. If the
interlock system is not working
properly, repair it before operating
this unit.
CORRECT ANY MALFUNCTION BEFORE
USING THIS UNIT OR ATTACHMENTS!
HANDLING GASOLINE
1. Use extra care in handling gasoline
and other fuels. Gasoline and its
vapors are volatile and dangerous.
Keep gasoline and gasoline
containers away from hot engine
exhaust. Never allow flame, sparks,
smoking materials or other hot
objects near gasoline or gasoline
fumes.
2. Wipe up spilled gasoline immediately.
Only use approved gasoline
containers.
3. Leave two inches of air space at top
of fuel tank to allow room for
expansion.
4. Store gasoline in a cool, well-
ventilated area. Never store unit or
fuel container inside where there is
an open flame, such as a hot virater
heater, furnace, etc.
5. Never remove fuel fill cap, or add fuel
to fuel tank, if engine is running or
hot. Always replace fuel fill cap
before starting engine.
6. Never refuel unit indoors. Refuel
outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
OPERATION
1. When starting engine:
a. Disengage attachment/PTO
(Power Take-Off) drive.
b. Set parking brake.
G. Place transmission into Neutral
position.
2. Remain seated when starting engine
and during operation. Operate unit
with feet flat on running boards at ail
times.
3. Keep hands, feet, face, hair and
clothing away from rotating parts.
Stop engine before removing grass
catcher or unclogging chute.
4. When operating a mower deck:
a. Mow only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
b. Never dismount to make a cutting
height adjustment while the
engine is running.
c. Disengage attachment/PTO drive,
shut off engine, remove ignition
key and wait for all moving parts
to stop before unclogging
discharge chute, mounting grass
catcher or Grass Reduction
System (GRS).