Troy-Bilt 13096 - Manual (Page 8)

Safety (continued)
17. Towing or pushing unit with another
vehicle will damage transmission. Push
unit by hand only.
18. Use a heavy-duty trailer to transport
unit. Lower attachments to trailer bed. Set
parking brake. Fasten unit securely to
trailer with straps, chains or cables. Unit
must be secured to trailer facing forward.
Severe damage can occur to hood of unit
if it is trailered facing backwards.
19. Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine into a trailer or
truck.
20. Do not use food or beverage
containers to store waste materials. Using
such containers could result in accidental
poisoning.
21. Hood retaining hardware may become
hot from engine exhaust. Burns may
result. Do not remove hood without first
stopping engine and allowing these parts
to cool.
ENGINE
5. Do not change engine governor setting.
Over-revving may damage engine and will
void warranty.
6. Never run an internal combustion
engine inside a closed area. Engine
exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas, a
deadly poison. Carbon monoxide is
odorless, colorless and tasteless. Do not
operate unit near buildings, windows or air
conditioners. If engine is run in a garage,
open all doors and allow for adequate
ventilation.
7. Do not run engine with hood open.
Hood damage may occur.
BAHERY
1. Read the provided engine operation and
maintenance manual completely before
operation. Read and follow all safety
instructions provided in that manual.
2. BEFORE SERVICING ENGINE:
Disconnect spark plug wire and keep it
from touching spark plug.
3. Keep engine free of grass, leaves, oil
and grease.
4. Engine exhaust is extremely hot. Keep
grass, oil, fuel and other combustible
materials far away from engine exhaust.
1. BEFORE WORKING WITH ELECTRICAL
WIRES OR COMPONENTS: Disconnect
the battery ground (negative) cable first.
Disconnect the positive cable second.
The battery ground (-) cable must be
disconnected first and reconnected last.
2. Before attempting to charge battery,
understand and follow correct procedure
or bring battery to a factory-authorized
dealer for charging. Do not charge a
frozen battery.
3. Battery electrolyte can cause severe
burns. Eye contact can cause blindness.
Always wear approved safety goggles
when working around the battery.
4. If electrolyte contacts skin or eyes:
a. Flush affected area with water.
b. Apply baking soda to neutralize acid.
c. Flush eyes with water for 10-15
minutes.
d. Call a physician immediately.
5. If electrolyte is swallowed:
a. Drink large amounts of water or milk.
b. Follow by drinking milk of magnesia,
beaten eggs or vegetable oil.
c. Call a physician immediately.
6. Electric storage batteries give off highly
explosive hydrogen gas while charging
and continue to do so for some time after
receiving a steady charge. Do not, under
any circumstances, allow an electric spark
or an open flame near the battery. Do not
lay tools across the battery terminals as
this may result in a spark or a short circuit
which may cause an explosion. Use a
flashlight to check electrolyte level.
STORAGE
1. Do not store unit inside a building
where fumes from fuel in fuel tank may
reach an open flame or spark. Allow unit
to cool before moving it inside an
enclosure. Use a gasoline storage
stabilizer when storing unit.
2. Keep unit and fuel supplies securely
locked away to help prevent access by
children.
3. Remove ignition key.
4. Disconnect battery cables or remove
battery if unit is to be stored for an
extended period. Remove negative
(ground) cable first. Re-connect negative
(-) cable last.
5. Fully charge battery before storage.
Store battery in a cool, dry place, out of
reach of children.