Troy-Bilt 13096 - Manual (Page 5)

Safety (continued)
c. Inspect mower blades tor wear or
damage. Broken pieces thrown from
a worn or damaged blade can cause
serious injury.
d. Check for and maintain correct tire
pressure. Check tires for cuts or
bubbles. Check wheels for damage
or missing hardware. Repair or
replace as required.
e. Check engine oil level and add oil as
required. If oil level is below “ADD”
mark, DO NOT run engine.
f. Perform the pre-operation checklist,
beginning on page 15 in this manual.
3. Do not operate unit or attachments
without safety devices and shields in place
and operating properly.
4. Only use attachments which are
approved for use with this unit. Contact
our service department if there is a
question whether an attachment is
approved for unit.
5. When using attachments, use wheel
weights (where required) for extra traction
and proper balance.
6. Unit is equipped with a safety interlock
system, designed to shut off engine when
operator leaves seat while an attachment
is running or if parking brake is not
engaged. If the interlock system Is not
working properly, repair it before
operating the unit.
CORRECT ANY MALFUNCTION BEFORE
USING THIS UNIT OR ATTACHMENTS!
HANDLING GASOLINE
1. Use extra care in handling gasoline
and other fuels. Gasoline and its vapors
are volatile and dangerous. Keep
gasoline and gasoline containers away
from hot engine exhaust. Never allow
flame, sparks, smoking materials or
other hot objects near gasoline or
gasoline fumes.
2. Wipe up spilled gasoline immediately.
Only use approved gasoline containers.
3. Leave two inches of air space at top of
fuel tank to allow room for expansion.
4. Store gasoline in a cool, well-ventilated
area. Never store unit or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame, such
as a hot water heater, furnace, etc.
5. Never remove fuel fill cap, or add fuel to
fuel tank, if engine is running or hot.
Always replace fuel fill cap before starting
engine.
6. Never refuel unit indoors. Refuel
outdoors In a well-ventilated area.
OPERATION
1. When starting engine:
a. Disengage attachment/PTO (Power
Take-Off) drive.
b. Set parking brake.
c. Place transmission into neutral
position.
2. Remain seated when starting engine
and during operation. Operate unit with
feet flat on running boards at all times.
3. Keep hands, feet, face, hair and clothing
away from rotating parts. Stop engine
before removing grass catcher or
unclogging chute.
4. When operating a mower deck:
a. Mow only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
b. Never dismount to make a cutting
height adjustment while the engine is
running.
c. Disengage attachment/PTO drive,
shut off engine, remove ignition key
and wait for all moving parts to stop
before unclogging discharge chute,
mounting grass catcher or Grass
Reduction System (GRS).
5. Disengage attachment/PTO drive when
transporting unit to work area or when
attachments are not in use.
6. Be aware of attachment discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone. Do
not operate mower decks without either
the entire grass catcher or the guard in
place.
7. If you strike a foreign object, disengage
attachment/PTO drive, shut off engine,
wait for all moving parts to come to a stop
and remove ignition key. Inspect for and
repair any damage before operating
equipment again.