Removing and Installing Battery ..........................................33
Cleaning Battery and T erminals ...........................................34
Using Booster Battery or Jump Starting ...............................34
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IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifi cation Tag
The product identifi cation tag can be found on the
left side of the engine deck.
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Record your model number, serial number, and angine model and serial number in the space provided
for easy access.
BRIGGS & STRATTON
CORPORATION
MILWAUKEE, WI53201, USA
ASSEMBLED INTHE USA
PART NO.
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PRODUCT REFERENCE DATA
Unit Model Number:
Unit Serial Number:
Dealer Name:
Date Purchased:
ENGINE REFERENCE DATA
Engine Make:
Engine Model:
Engine Type / Specifications:
Engine Code / Serial Number:
SERIAL NO.
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Product Identifi cation Tag Location
When contacting your authorized serivce dealer for
replacement parts, service, or information you MUST
have these numbers.
Note: For the location of the engine identification
numbers, refer to the engine owner’s manual.
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Using Y our Operator’s Manual
This manual is an important part of your machine and
should remain with the machine when you sell it.
Use the safety and operating information in the machine Operator’s Manual to operate and service the
machine safely and correctly.
This operator’s manual explains the features and promotes the safe use of this machine. Please read it in
its entirety and follow the instructions carefully so that
you may have many years of safe and productive operation.
An engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual has been
provided with your machine. This will provide maintenance and troubleshooting information for the engine
installed in your machine.
BILLY GOAT is a trademark of Billy Goat Industries,
Inc.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol
safety information about hazards that can
result in personal injury. A signal word
(DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used
with the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood
and the potential severity of injury . In addition,
a hazard symbol may be used to represent
the type of hazard.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in
damage to the product.
( ) is used to identify
California Proposition 65 Statement
WARNING
This product can expose you to
chemicals including gasoline engine
exhaust, which is known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and carbon
monoxide, which is known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information
go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifi cations are correct at time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
ENGINE
For complete engine specifi cations see the engine manufacturer’s operator’s manual included with your unit.
Fits models: 5901807
Briggs & Stratton
MakeBriggs & Stratton
Model613477-0057-J1
Electrical System12 volt, 20 amp alternator; Battery: 340 CCA
CHASSIS
Fuel Tank Capacity10 gallons (38 L) total
Rear Wheels
material. If the operator or mechanic cannot read
English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain
this material to them. This publication is available
in other languages.
Become familiar with the safe operation of the
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equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
All operators and mechanics should be trained.
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The owner of the machine is responsible for training the users.
Never let children or untrained people operate or
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service the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
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for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,
other people, or property.
Train operators on the machine in an open, unob-
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structed area under the direction of an experienced operator.
Check that the operator’s presence controls,
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safety switches and shields are attached and
functioning properly. DO NOT operate unless
they are functioning properly.
Operating Safely
NEVER run an engine in an enclosed area where
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dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Only operate in good light, keeping away from
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holes and hidden hazards.
Be sure all drives are in NEUTRAL and parking
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brake is ENGAGED before starting engine. Only
start engine from the operator’s position.
Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be
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sure to travel in the recommended direction on
hillsides. For this machine, drive across hillsides,
not up and down. Turf conditions can affect the
machine’s stability. Use caution while operating
near drop-offs. DO NOT operate machine within
5 feet of an embankment or drop-off.
Slow down and use caution when making turns
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and when changing directions on slopes.
Preparation
Evaluate the terrain to determine what accesso-
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ries and attachments are needed to properly and
safely perform the job. Only use accessories and
attachments approved by the manufacturer.
Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat,
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safety glasses and hearing protection. Tie back
long hair, remove loose clothing or jewelry that
may get tangled in moving parts.
Inspect the area where the equipment is to be
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used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys,
etc. which can be thrown by the machine.
Use extra care when handling gasoline and other
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fuels. They are fl ammable and vapors are explo-
sive.
Allow engine to cool down before fueling.
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a. Use only an approved container.
b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel when en-
gine is running. Do not smoke.
c. Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
NEVER operate with the shields, or other guards,
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not securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are
attached, adjusted properly, and functioning
properly.
Do not change the engine governor setting or
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overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at
excessive speed can increase the hazard of personal injury and machine damage.
Stop on level ground, engage parking brake,
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close defl ectors, and shut off engine before leav-
ing the operator’s position for any reason.
Stop equipment and inspect impeller if an abnor-
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mal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs before resuming operations.
Keep hands and feet away from the intake and
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discharge.
Look behind and down before backing up to be
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sure of a clear path.
Never carry passengers. Keep pets and bystand-
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ers away.
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Operator Safety
Slow down and use caution when making turns
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and crossing roads and sidewalks. Close defl ec-
tors if not blowing. Watch for traffi c when operat-
ing near or crossing roadways.
Be aware of the blower discharge direction and
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DO NOT point it at anyone.
DO NOT operate the machine while under the
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infl uence of alcohol or drugs.
Use care when loading or unloading the machine
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into or off of a trailer or truck.
Use care when approaching blind corners,
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shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure
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hardware is tightened securely . Repair or replace
damaged, badly worn, or missing parts. Be sure
guards and shields are in good condition and fastened in place. Make any necessary adjustments
before you operate.
Before using, always visually inspect to see
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that the impeller, its bolt, and blower assembly
are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged impeller and bolt.
Using a Spark Arrestor
The engine in this machine is equipped with a spark
arrestor muffl er. It is a violation of California Public
Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this
engine on or near any forest-covered, brush-covered
or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrestor meeting any applicable
local or state laws. Other states or federal areas may
have similar laws.
An installed spark arrestor must be maintained in
good working order by the operator.
Checking Working Area
Evaluate the terrain to determine what accesso-
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ries and attachments are needed to properly and
safely perform the job.
Clear work area of objects that might be thrown.
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Keep people and pets out of working area.
Study working area. Set up a safe blowing pat-
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tern. Do not blow where traction or stability is
doubtful.
Test drive through area with blower not running.
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Slow down when you travel over rough ground.
Keep safety decals visible when installing acces-
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sories and attachments.
Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe
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service and operation require your full attention.
When machine is left unattended, stored, or
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parked, remove the key.
Parking Safely
1. Stop machine on a level surface, not on a slope.
2. Close defl ectors.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine.
5. Remove the key.
6. Wait for engine and all moving parts to stop before you leave the operator’s station.
7. Close fuel shut-off valve, if your machine is
equipped.
8. Disconnect the negative battery cable or remove
the spark plug wires (for gasoline engines) before
servicing the machine.
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Operator Safety
Rotating Impeller is Dangerous
WARNING
Rotating impeller can cut off arms and
legs, and throw objects. Failure to observe
safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
Keep hands, feet and clothing away from blow-
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er housing when engine is running.
Be alert at all times, drive forward carefully. Peo-
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ple, especially children can move quickly into the
working area before you know it.
Protect Children
Death or serious injury can occur when young
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children associate having fun with a lawn equipment simply because someone has given them a
ride on a machine.
Children are attracted to lawn equipment and ac-
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tivities. They don’t understand the dangers or the
fact that the operator is unaware of their presence.
Children who have been given rides in the past
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may suddenly appear in the work area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the
machine.
Tragic accidents with children can occur if the op-
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erator is not alert to the presence of children, especially when a child approaches a machine from
behind. Before and while backing up, look down and behind the machine carefully, especially for children.
NEVER carry children on a machine or attach-
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ment. Do not tow children in a cart or trailer. They
can fall off and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
Never use the machine as a recreational vehicle
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or to entertain children.
Never allow children or an untrained person to
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operate the machine. Instruct all operators not to
give children a ride on the machine or in an attachment.
Keep children indoors, out of the work area, and
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in the watchful eye of a responsible adult, other
than the operator, when a machine is being operated.
Stay alert to the presence of children. Never as-
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sume that children will remain where you last saw
them. Turn the machine OFF if a child enters the
work area.
Avoid Tipping
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-con-
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trol and tip-over accidents, which can result in
severe injury or death. Operation on all slopes
requires extra caution.
Blow across slopes, not up and down.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hid-
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den objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Choose a low ground speed so you will not have
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to stop while on a slope.
Do not blow or operate machine on wet grass.
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Tires may lose traction.
Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the
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brakes are functioning properly.
Avoid starting, stopping or turning on a slope. If
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the tires lose traction, turn and proceed slowly,
straight down the slope.
Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
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Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction, which could cause the machine to roll over.
Use extra care while operating machine with at-
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tachments, they can affect stability of the machine. Do not use on steep slopes.
Do not blow near drop-offs, ditches, embank-
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ments, or bodies of water. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel goes over the edge
or the edge caves in.
Follow the manufacturer ’s recommendations for
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wheel weights or counterweights for added stability when operating on slopes or using front or rear
mounted attachments. Remove weights when
not required.
Drive machine very slowly and avoid quick stops.
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Operator Safety
Keep Riders Off
Only allow the operator on the machine. Keep
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riders off.
Riders on the machine or attachment may be
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struck by foreign objects or thrown off the machine causing serious injury.
Riders obstruct the operator ’s view resulting in
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the machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Hydraulic hoses and lines can fail due to physical
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damage, kinks, age, and exposure. Check hoses
and lines regularly . Replace damaged hoses and
lines.
Hydraulic fl uid connections can loosen due to
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physical damage and vibration. Check connections regularly. Tighten loose connections.
Escaping fl uid under pressure can penetrate the
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skin causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by
relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic
or other lines. Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard. Pro-
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tect hands and body from high pressure fl uids.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately.
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Any fl uid injected into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury
should reference a knowledgeable medical
source.
Checking Wheel Hardware
Wear Appropriate Clothing
Always wear safety goggles, or safety glasses
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with side shields, and a hard hat when operating
the machine.
Wear close fi tting clothing and safety equipment
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appropriate for the job.
While blowing, always wear substantial footwear
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and long trousers. DO NOT operate the equip-
ment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear a suitable hearing protection device such
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as earplugs. Loud noise can cause impairment
or loss of hearing.
Maintenance and Storage
NEVER operate machine in a closed area where
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dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Disengage drives, engage parking brake, stop
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engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug
(for gas engines). Wait for all movement to stop
before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
Clean all debris from machine, drives, muffl ers,
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and engine to help prevent fi res. Clean up oil or
fuel spillage.
Let engine cool before storing and do not store
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near fl ame.
Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do not
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store fuel near fl ames or drain indoors.
Park machine on level ground. Never allow un-
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trained personnel to service machine. Understand service procedure before doing work.
An accident could occur causing serious injury if
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wheel hardware is not fastened.
Check wheel hardware tightness often during the
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fi rst 100 hours of operation. Torque to 75 ft-lbs.
Wheel hardware must be tightened to specifi ed
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torque using the proper procedure anytime it is
loosened.
Use jack stands or lock service latches to support
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components when required. Securely support
any machine elements that must be raised for
service work.
Before servicing machine or attachment, care-
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fully release pressure from any components with
stored energy, such as hydraulic components or
springs.
Release hydraulic pressure by moving hydraulic
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control levers back and forth with the engine OFF .
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Operator Safety
Disconnect battery or remove spark plugs (for
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gas engines) before making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal fi rst and the positive
last. Reconnect positive fi rst and negative last.
Use care when checking impeller. Wear gloves,
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and use caution when servicing them. Only REPLACE impeller. Never attempt to straighten or
weld them.
Keep hands, feet, clothing, jewelry and long hair
•
away from moving parts. If possible, do not make
adjustments with the engine running.
Charge battery in an open well ventilated area,
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away from spark and fl ames. Unplug charger be-
fore connecting or disconnecting from battery.
Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.
Keep all parts in good working condition and all
•
hardware tightened. Replace all worn or damaged decals.
Keep all nuts and bolts tightened securely, espe-
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cially impeller attachment bolts, to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
Check brake operation frequently.
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Prevent Fires
Always maintain the correct tire pressure. DO
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NOT infl ate the tires above the recommended
pressure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire
assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air
pressure resulting in a tire explosion. Welding
can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
When infl ating tires, use a clip-on chuck and ex-
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tension hose long enough to allow you to stand to
one side and NOT in front of or over the tire assembly.
Check tires for low pressure, cuts, bubbles, dam-
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aged rims or missing studs and nuts.
Handling Fuel Safely
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use ex-
treme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely fl am-
mable and fuel vapors are explosive:
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
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sources of ignition.
Use only an approved fuel container. Use only
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non-metal, portable fuel containers approved by
the Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). If using a funnel, make sure it is plastic and has no
screen or fi lter.
Remove debris from engine compartment and
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muffl er area, before and after operating machine,
especially after blowing in dry conditions.
ALWAYS shut off fuel when transporting or stor-
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ing machine, the machine has a fuel shutoff.
DO NOT store machine near an open fl ame or
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source of ignition, such as a water heater or furnace.
Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fi ttings frequently
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for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary.
Tire Safety
Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause
serious injury or death:
Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper
•
equipment and experience to perform the job.
Never remove the fuel tank cap or add fuel with
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the engine running. Allow engine to cool before
refueling.
Never add fuel to or drain fuel from the machine
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indoors. Move machine outdoors and provide adequate ventilation.
Clean up spilled fuel immediately. If fuel is spilled
•
on clothing, change clothing immediately . If fuel is
spilled near machine, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the area
of spillage. Avoid creating any source of ignition
until fuel vapors have dissipated.
Never store the machine or fuel container where
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there is an open fl ame, spark, or pilot light such
as on a water heater or other appliance.
Prevent fi re and explosion caused by static elec-
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tric discharge. Static electric discharge can ignite
fuel vapors in an ungrounded fuel container.
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Operator Safety
Never fi ll containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
•
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before fueling.
Remove fuel-powered equipment from the truck
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or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a fuel dispenser
nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
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tank or container opening at all times until the
fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock
open device.
Never overfi ll fuel tank. Replace fuel tank cap
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and tighten securely.
Replace all fuel container caps securely after
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use.
For gasoline engines, do not use gas with metha-
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nol. Methanol is harmful to your health and to the
environment.
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
Waste products, such as, used oil, fuel, coolant,
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brake fl uid, and batteries, can harm the environ-
ment and people:
DO NOT use beverage containers for waste fl uids
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- someone may drink from them.
Contact your local Recycling Center or autho-
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rized dealer to learn how to recycle or get rid of
waste products.
Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provides specifi c de-
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tails on chemical products: physical and health
hazards, safety procedures, and emergency response techniques. The seller of the chemical
products used with your machine is responsible
for providing the SDS for that product.
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Safety and Operational Decals
DECALS
Before operating your unit, read the safety decals.
The cautions and warnings are for your safety. To
avoid a personal injury or damage to the unit,
understand and follow all safety decals.
WARNING
If any safety decals become worn or
damaged, and cannot be read, order
replacement decals from your local dealer.
CLOSE
ALL
EMERGENCY BRAKE
RELEASE
LIFT LEVER
A
D
FORWARD
REVERSE
FUEL FILL (GASOLINE ONLY)
CAUTION
X3-4211
B
FORWARD
REVERSE
PINCH
POINT
C
KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY
E
F
H
P
PARKING BRAKE
RED DOTTED LINE = BRAKE AUTOMATICALLY ENGAGED
GRAY FILL = BRAKE AUTOMATICALLY DISENGAGED
DANGER
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION
AND TRAINING. IT IS THE OPERATOR’S
RESPONSIBILITY TO READ AND
COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND ALL
DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND
INSTRUCTIONS ON THE EQUIPMENT
AND IN THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
controls on the dash. A clear understanding of the
operation and function of each control is essential
to the safe and productive use of this machine.
Parking Brake
Operation
Parking Brake Disengaged
This photo shows the parking brake in the DIS-
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ENGAGED position.
Parking Brake Engaged
This photo shows the parking brake in the EN-
•
GAGED position with all other controls in the
OFF/NEUTRAL position. The parking brake
should be in this position starting, parking, or anytime other than when the machine is in motion
with an operator present at the controls.
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