Cub Cadet 23HP Z-Force 60 - Manual (Page 6)

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d. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and
other sources of ignition.
e. Never refuel the machine indoors because
fuel vapors will accumulate in the area.
f. Never store the fuel container or machine
inside where there is an open flame or
spark, such as a gas hot water heater, space
heater or furnace.
2. Never run a machine inside a closed area.
3. To reduce fire hazard, keep the machine
free of grass, leaves or other debris build-
up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow the
machine to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
4. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make cer-
tain the blade and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
5. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at fre-
quent intervals for proper tightness. Also visually
inspect blades for damage (e.g., excessive wear,
bent, cracked). Replace with blades which meet
original equipment specifications.
6. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
7. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly. Use all guards as
instructed in this manual.
8. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug and thor-
oughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair
the damage before restarting and operating the
machine.
9. Grass catcher components are subject to wear,
damage and deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
your safety protection, frequently check the com-
ponents and replace with manufacturers recom-
mended parts when necessary.
10. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing blades.
11. Check park brake operation frequently. Adjust
and service as required.
12. Muffler, engine and belt guards become hot during
operation and can cause a burn. Allow to cool
down before touching.
13. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds
are dangerous.
14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations.
Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm
the environment and the ecology.
a. Prior to disposal, contact your local Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency to determine
the proper method for disposing of the
waste. Recycling centers are established
to properly dispose of materials in an envi-
ronmentally safe fashion.
b. Use proper containers when draining flu-
ids. Do not use food or beverage contain-
ers that may mislead someone into
drinking from them. Properly dispose of
the containers immediately following the
draining of fluids.
c. DO NOT pour oil or other fluids into the
ground, down drain or into a stream, pond,
lake or other body of water. Observe
Environmental Protection Agency regula-
tions when disposing of oil, fuel, coolant,
brake fluid, filters, batteries, tires and
other harmful waste.
15. We do not recommend the use of high pressure
washers to clean your unit. They may cause dam-
age to electrical components; spindles; pulleys;
bearings; or the engine.
WARNING-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.