Bolens 13067 - Manual (Page 4)

SAFETY (Coni.)
a. Do not operate the unit when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Always wear substantial footwear.
b. Always wear long trousers.
c. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing or
jewelry that could get caught in
moving parts.
d. Be aware that vines, branches, etc.,
can snag loose-fitting clothing or
jewelry.
3. Before attempting to start the engine:
a. Apply the parking brake.
b. Disengage the mower blade drive.
c. Shift into neutral.
4. Mow only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
5. Never operate the unit in wet grass—
reduced traction could cause sliding.
Always maintain proper traction. Keep
a firm grip on the steering wheel.
Never attempt to stabilize the unit by
putting your foot on the ground.
6. Use care when pulling loads or using
heavy equipment:
a. Use only approved drawbar hitch
points.
b. Limit loads to those you can safely
control.
c. Do not turn sharply. Slow down
before turning. Use care when
backing up.
d. Use optional counterweight(s) or
wheel weights when using
attachments which affect the balance
of the unit.
7. Never attempt to defeat the purpose of
guards or other safety devices installed
on the unit. Never operate the unit
with defective guards or shields, or
without safety devices in place.
8. Before use, always visually inspect the
mower blade(s) and blade bolts and
replace if they are worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and
bolts in sets to maintain proper
balance. Torque the blade bolts to the
correct troque values indicated in this
manual.
9. If the unit has a two blade deck, use care
when rotating one blade because this can
cause the other blade to rotate.
10. Use extra care when loading or
unloading the unit into a trailer or
truck.
11. Before attempting to start the engine:
a. Apply the parking brake.
b. Disengage the mower blade drive.
c. Shift into neutral.
12. Do not change the engine governor
settings or over-speed the engine.
Operating an engine at excessive speed
may increase the hazard of personal
injury.
13. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times. Be aware
of the mower discharge direction and do
not point it at anyone. Do not operate the
unit without either the entire optional
bagging attachment or the discharge
chute in place.
14. Watch for traffic when operating near, or
when crossing roadways.
15. Disengage the mower blade drive and
wait for the mower blades to come to a
stop when crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads.
16. After striking a foreign object:
a. Disengage the mower blade drive.
b. Stop the engine.
c. Wait for all moving parts to come to
a complete stop.
d. Remove the wire from the spark plug.
e. Keep the wire away from the plug to
prevent accidental starting.
f. Thoroughly inspect the unit for any
damage, and repair the damage
before re-starting and operating the
unit.
17. If the unit should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
18. Before cleaning the mower deck
housing, before cleaning the unit and
before making any repairs or
inspections:
a. Disengage the mower blade drive.
b. Stop the engine.
c. Wait for all moving parts to come to
a complete stop.
d. Remove the wire from the spark plug.
e. Keep the wire away from the plug to
prevent accidental starting.
19.Stop the engine whenever you leave
the unit.
20. Do not run the engine indoors.
Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas that is
odorless and colorless. Always run the
engine outdoors and make sure there
is adequate ventilation.
21.Stop the blade (move the mower
blade drive lever to its disengaged
position) whenever you are
approached by any child, inattentive
person, or pet.
22. Disengage the mower blade drive when
you are not mowing.
23. Do not touch engine parts which may
be hot from operation. Allow the
engine to cool before inspecting,
cleaning, or repairing the unit.
24. Do not operate the unit while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
25. Use low throttle settings when
engaging the drive pedal, especially in
high gears.
26. Never attempt to carry any passengers
on the unit. They could fall off and be
seriously injured, or they could
interfere with the safe operation of the
unit.
27. Use extra care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees, and any
other object that may obscure vision.
28. When using any attachments, never
direct the discharge of material toward
bystanders.
29. There is a safety interlock switch which
should shut down the engine within a
few seconds after the operator leaves
the seat. If this switch fails to operate,
get the unit serviced immediately by an
authorized Bolens® dealer. Severe
injury could result from not following
this instruction.
30. Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always disengage the
mower blade drive, set the parking
brake, stop the engine and remove the
keys before dismounting.