Troy-Bilt 12069-7HP - Manual (Page 8)

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MAINTENANCE AND
STORAGE
1. Never perform maintenance
when engine is running or spark
plug wire is connected except
when specifically directed to do so.
2. Keep tiller, attachments and ac­
cessories in safe working condition.
3. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws
frequently for proper tightness.
Always verify your equipment is in
safe working condition.
4. Never store the machine with
fuel in the fuel tank inside a build­
ing where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark, or where igni­
tion sources are present (such as
hot water and space heaters, fur­
naces, clothes dryers, etc.).
5. Let the engine cool down before
storing it in an enclosure.
6. To reduce fire hazard possibili­
ties, keep the engine free of grass,
leaves or grease.
7. Store gasoline in a cool, well-
ventilated area, safely away from
any spark- or flame-producing
equipment. Store gasoline in an
approved container, safely out of
the reach of children.
8. Refer to the Maintenance sec­
tion in this Manual for storage in­
formation if your tiller is to be
stored for an extended period.
SAFETY DECALS
Make certain that all safety decals on this equipment
are kept clean and in good condition. The safety
decal locations are shown (at a reduced size) below.
There are other decals located on your equipment for operation and controls identification. They are also
shown below and in your Parts Catalog. If you need a
replacement decal, please refer to the Parts Catalog
that accompanied this Manual.
Decal Locations
A) WARNING: Hot Surfaces decal. On
8HP Kohler engines (shown), located
on top of the engine. On 7HP Briggs &
Stratton engines (not shown), located
on the side of the engine’s air cleaner.
C) WARNING: Operating Instructions
decal. Five groups of safety state­
ments are provided along with tiller
operating instructions.
E) Forward Interlock
Lever decals (2).
F) Engine Stabilization
decal. On 8HP Kohler en­
gines, located on top of
the engine. On 7HP
Briggs & Stratton engines,
on the air cleaner.
B) WARNING: Engine Ignition. Provides
safety and operational information for
using the Keyswitch Ignition. On electric
start models only.
D) Power Unit Operating
Instructions decal.