Poulan 169553 - Manual (Page 2)

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f TvW lea 0 3 machins unattended Always turn
blades sei parking Drake, stop engine, and remove keys
disniotiiuirg
Turn off blades when not mowing.
Stop engine before removing grass catcher or undogging
chute.
Mow oniy in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into
a trailer or truck.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and
tipover accidents, which can result in severe injuiY or death.
All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the
slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
DO:
Mow up and down slopes, not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tail grass can hide obstacles.
Use stow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have
to stop or shift while on the slope.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel
weights or counterweights to improve stability.
Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
These can change the stability of the machine.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down
the slope.
DO NOT:
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The
mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge
of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
sliding.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on
the ground.
• Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
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• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
chidieri
• Never carry children. They may fail off and be seriously
injurg'd or intedere v^ith safe machine operation.
• Never aiiow children to operate the machine.
• Use extra cate wf;en approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, c* r=ther objects that ma/ obscure vision.
i¥. SERVICE
• Use extra caro in handling gasoline and other fuels. They
are flammable and vapors are explosive.
- Use only an approved container,
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
Allow engine to cooi before refueling. Do not smoke.
- Never refuel the machine indoors.
- Never store the machine or fuel container inside where
there IS an open fiame, such as a water heater.
• Never run a mactiirie inside a biosed area.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight
and keep equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage,
and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow
objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and
replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when
necessary.
® Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
» Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as
required.
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Look for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAynON!!! BECOME ALERT!»! YOUR
SAFETY IS lN¥OL¥ED.
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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it
cannot contact spark plug in order to
prewent accidental starting when set­
ting up, transporting, adjusting or mak­
ing repairs.
A WARNING A
The engine exhaust from this product con­
tains chemicals known to the State of Cali­
fornia to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductiwe harm.