Troy-Bilt GTX 20 - Manual (Page 8)

Safety (continued)
18. Towing or pushing unit with another
vehicle will damage transmission.
Push unit by hand only.
19. 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.
20. Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine into a trailer
or truck.
21. Do not use food or beverage
containers to store waste materials.
Using such containers could result in
accidental poisoning.
22. HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS:
BEFORE testing or repairing any
hydraulic component, visually
inspect for high-pressure leaks.
NEVER “feel” for leaks! High-
pressure hydraulic leaks can
penetrate or burn skin.
ENGINE
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.
5. Do not change engine governor
setting. Over-rewing 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.
BAHERY
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 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 storing unit 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.