General maintenance, Safety – Husqvarna 965881201 User Manual

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Never drive the machine in an enclosed space

General Maintenance

Never operate machine in a closed area.

Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their

proper operation regularly.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other

debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage and

remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to

cool before storing.
If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the

machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
Never make any adjustments or repairs with the

engine running.
Check grass catcher components and the

discharge guard frequently and replace with

manufacturer’s recommended parts, when

necessary.
Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear

gloves, and use extra caution when servicing

them.
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and

service as required.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels,

as necessary.
Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly

to be sure it works properly. The machine must not

be driven with defective or unmounted protective

plates, protective cowlings, safety switches, or

other protective devices.
Do not change the settings of governors and avoid

running the engine with overly high engine speeds.

If you run the engine too fast, you risk damaging

the machine components.
Be very careful when handling battery acid. Acid

on skin can cause serious corrosive burns. If you

spill battery acid on your skin, rinse immediately

with water.
Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a

doctor immediately.
Be careful when servicing the battery. Explosive

gases form in the battery. Never perform

maintenance on the battery when smoking or near

open flames or sparks.
The battery can explode and cause serious injury

or damage.
Ensure that nuts and bolts, especially the

fastening bolts for the blade attachments, are

properly tightened, torqued and that the equipment

is in good condition.

WARNING!
The battery contains lead and lead

compounds, chemicals that are

considered to cause cancer, birth

defects, and other reproductive

system damage. Wash your hands

after handling the battery.

WARNING!
Use protective glasses for

maintenance work.

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