Cub Cadet THE TANK S7237 - Manual (Page 5)

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B. Related to Fuel
1. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can explode
if ignited. Please respect it.
2. Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while han-
dling fuel.
3. Always use approved containers for fuel and fill
slowly to decrease the chance of static electricity
buildup and spillage.
4. Store fuel in well ventilated and unoccupied build-
ings away from sparks and flames.
5. When dispensing gasoline into approved containers,
place the container on the ground when refueling to
avoid a possible static electricity ignition of fuel
vapors.
6. Do not fill containers while it is inside a vehicle,
trunk, the bed of a pickup or floor of a trailer.
7. Always shut off the engine and permit it to cool
before removing the fuel tank cap.
8. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors away from sparks
and flames.
9. If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the fuel
tank opening, use a funnel.
10. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the fuel reaches
one inch from the top. This space is necessary for fuel
expansion. Do not overfill.
11. Wipe up any spilled fuel.
12. Do not use gasoline fuel classified above E-10
(I.E., E-15 through E-85) as it could cause severe
damage to the engine and fuel system.
C. Related to Batteries
Batteries are stored electrical energy devices that may be ser-
viceable with removable caps (the electrolyte levels can be
checked), or may be non-serviceable (no attempt should be
made to open the vents).
Batteries may contain lead (Pb) and sulfuric acid, and they
must be re-cycled and not disposed of nor abandoned. Sulfu-
ric acid can cause severe burns, and in the event of contact,
the areas should be flushed with water and a physician con-
tacted. Battery cases should not be punctured. Lead is poi-
sonous and is contained within the positive and negative
terminals as well as within the battery’s internal grid-work of
plates and active materials.
Explosive gases are generated when batteries are re-charged,
so sparks, flames and heat sources should be avoided. Loose
connections at the battery terminals can produce sprks and
heat...connections to the terminals must be kept tight, and the
terminals and battery surfaces kept clean of acids and corro-
sion. If batteries are re-charged or “jumped” from external
sources, make sure that the connections are made properly
and in the correct sequence...connect to the positive terminal
of the good battery first, then connect that to the positive ter-
minal of the weak battery. The third connection should be to
the negative terminal of the good battery, followed by the
negative terminal of the weak battery. If sparks are observed
or heating of the wiring or connectors is detected, disconnect
in reverse order (I.E., the negative terminal of the weak bat-
tery first). Batteries should be re-charged at a constant volt-
age...generally 14.5 +/- 0.5 volts DC for a nominal 12 volt
DC battery.
D. When Mowing
1. Keep adults, children and pets away from the area to
be mowed.
2. When operating this mower in the forward direction,
do not allow the speed control pedals to rapidly
return to Neutral. Always operate the pedals
smoothly and avoid any sudden movements when
starting or stopping.
3. If the mower is equipped for side discharge, never use
the mower without the discharge chute installed and
placed in the down position.
4. Always remove debris and other objects from the
area to be mowed.(Note: debris and loose grass will
reduce traction.)
5. Mow only in daylight.
6. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads and other hidden
hazards.
7. Avoid driving too close to trees, creeks, ditches, sand
traps and other obstacles.
8. Before backing up, check behind you and watch
where you’re going.
9. Always reduce speed when making a turn, and when
grass is wet.
10. Always mow laterally or diagonally across slopes,
never up and down the slope. Do not operate on steep
(greater than 20 degrees, 36%) slopes and slow down
before turning.
11. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or roadways.
Always turn off the blade clutch switch and wait until
the blades stop rotating and raise the cutting deck to
the transport position. Always allow other vehicles to
have the right-of-way.
12. If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off the
blade clutch switch, place the speed control pedal in
the neutral position, move the throttle to slow, set the
parking brake, shut off the engine and take the key
from the ignition switch. Inspect for damage. Repair
any damage. Make sure the blades are in good condi-
tion and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting
the engine.
13. Never leave the mower unattended without: turning
off the blade clutch switch; placing the speed control
pedals in the neutral position; moving the throttle to
slow; setting the parking brake; shutting off the
engine and taking the key from the ignition switch.
14. Never walk or stand on the discharge side of a mower
with the engine running. Turn off the blade clutch