Cub Cadet Time Save User Manual
Safety • Assembly • Operation • Tips & Techniques • Maintenance • Troubleshooting • Warranty
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Time Saver
™
Wide Cut Mower
IMPORTANT
READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION
Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester
for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
FORM NO. 769-03041B
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
CUB CADET LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019
3/27/2007
This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new mower. It will help you assemble, prepare, and maintain the
unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says.
Table of Contents
Slope Gauge ..........................................................................3
Safety ....................................................................................4
Assembly ...............................................................................6
Operation ...............................................................................8
This Operator’s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models. Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not
be applicable to all models. The right is reserved to change product specifications, designs, and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.
Maintenance .........................................................................14
Troubleshooting ....................................................................24
Off-Season Storage ..............................................................25
Parts and Accessories ..........................................................25
Warranty ................................................................. Back Cover
Finding and Recording Model Number
Before assembling your new equipment, please locate the
model plate on the equipment and copy the information to the
sample model plate provided to the right. You can locate the
model plate by standing at the operating position and looking
down at the rear of the frame. This information will be necessary to use the manufacturer’s web site, to obtain assistance
from the Customer Support Department, or when contacting
an authorized service dealer.
Model Number Serial Number
CUB CADET LLC
www.cubcadet.com
DEALER LOCATOR PHONE NUMBER: 877-282-8684
P. O. BOX
CLEVELAND, OH 44136
361131
Customer Support
Please do not return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this
unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:
Visit www.cubcadet.com
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Call a Customer Support Representative at 1-800-965-4CUB.
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The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifica-
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tions, warranty, and service. Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with
the unit, for more information.
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ORACORNEROFABUILDING
ORAFENCEPOST
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Use this page as a guide to determine slopes where you may not operate safely.
Do not operate your lawn mower on such slopes.
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Slope
Gauge
WARNING
Do not mow on inclines
with a slope in excess
of 15 degrees (a rise
of approximately 2-1/2
feet every 10 feet).
Operate WALK-BEHIND
mowers across the
face of slopes, never
up and down slopes.
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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which, if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
instructions in this
manual before attempting to operate
this machine. Failure
to comply with these
instructions may result
in personal injury. When
you see this symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator
can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing
objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if operator is not alert to presence
of children. Children are often attracted to mower and mowing
activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume
that children will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under watchful
care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
3. Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down
for small children.
4. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
your vision of a child who may run into the mower.
5. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can
suffer burns from a hot muffler.
6. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power
mower. Children 14 years old and over should read and
understand operation instructions and safety rules in this
manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.
General Operation
1. Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before
attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand,
and follow all instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before operation. Be completely familiar with
the controls and the proper use of this machine before
operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future
and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. This machine is a precision piece of power equipment,
not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all
times. Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to
mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this
machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and
understand the instructions in this manual and should
be trained and supervised by a parent. Only responsible
individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe
operation should be allowed to use this machine.
4. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys
and other foreign objects, which could be tripped over or
picked up and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can
cause serious personal injury. Plan your mowing pattern
to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks,
bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction, which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the operator.
5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,
stay in operator zone behind handles and keep children,
bystanders, helpers and pets at least 75 feet from mower
while it is in operation. Stop machine if anyone enters
area.
6. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during opera
tion and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect
your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious
injury to the eyes.
7. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts. Shir ts and pants that cover the arms and
legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never operate
this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light-weight
(e.g. canvas) shoes.
8. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under cutting
deck. Contact with blade can amputate hands and feet.
9. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade
contact or thrown object injuries.
10. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled
over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping.
Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling; release the
handle immediately.
11. Never pull the mower back toward you while you are
walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or
obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping and
then follow these steps:
a. Step back from mower to fully extend your arms.
b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way
toward you.
d. Repeat these steps as needed.
12. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
13. Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on units so
equipped while starting engine.
14. The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt
to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device
inoperative and may result in personal injury through
contact with the rotating blade. The blade control handle
must operate easily in both directions and automatically
return to the disengaged position when released.
15. Never operate the mower in wet grass. Always be sure of
your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal
injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the
blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop
rotating within three seconds.
16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Walk, never run.
17. Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
18. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
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19. Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a
complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclog-
ging the chute.
The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after
the engine is shut off. Never place any part of the body in
the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped
rotating.
20. Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge
cover, grass catcher, blade control handle or other safety
protective devices in place and working. Never operate
mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can
result in personal injury.
21. Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do
not touch.
22. Only use parts and accessories made for this machine by
manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal injur y.
23. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact your dealer for
assistance.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which
can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra
caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your
safety, use the slope gauge included as par t of this manual to
measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly
area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.
Do:
1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
3. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your
balance, release the blade control handle immediately, and
the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
Do Not:
1. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments, you
could lose your footing or balance.
2. Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on
the slope gauge.
3. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause
slipping.
Service
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can
occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes,
which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes
immediately.
2. Use only an approved gasoline container.
3. Never fill 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 filling.
4. Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer
and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
5. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
6. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
7. Never fuel machine indoor because flammable vapors will
accumulate in the area.
8. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while engine is hot or
running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before
refueling.
9. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch
below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion.
10. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
11. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it of f the engine and equipment.
Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting
engine.
12. Never store the machine or fuel container near an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
13. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves,
or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel soaked debris.
14. Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
General Service:
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the
blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
3. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade
for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with
the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only,
listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!”
4. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
5. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip
ment is in safe working condition.
6. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
7. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, discon
nect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the
damage before starting and operating the mower.
8. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjust
ment while the engine is running.
9. Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail
shield are subject to wear and damage which could
expose moving par ts or allow objects to be thrown. For
safety protection, frequently check components and re-
place immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s
(O.E.M.) par ts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts
which do not meet the original equipment specifications
may lead to improper performance and compromise
safety!”
10. Do not change the engine governor setting or over-rev the
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating
speed of the engine.
11. Maintain or replace safety labels, as necessary.
12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper
disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.
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Safe
Operation
Practices
WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions, which if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
-
instructions in this manual before attempting to
operate this machine.
Failure to comply with
these instructions may
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED IT’S WARNING!
Your Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.
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Assembly
All references to left,
right, front, and rear of the
machine are determined
by standing behind the
handlebars and facing the
direction of forward travel.
This operator’s manual
may cover various models.
The units illustrated may
vary slightly from your
unit.
Please carefully follow these assembly steps to
properly prepare your machine for use. We recommend that you read this section in its entirety before
beginning assembly.
WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground it against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
Unpacking the Mower
Cut straps, if present, securing unit to pallet. Leave
1.
unit on pallet during assembly. Remove any protective packaging and tie straps if present.
Remove any loose parts, including the bag holding
2.
the Operator’s Manual, oil drain hose, water hose
coupler, and Engine Manual
Use the deck height lever (refer to Operation sec-
3.
tion) to raise the cutting deck to its highest position.
Handle Setup
Remove lower star knobs and carriage screws from
1.
lower handle, Figure 3-1.
Pivot upper handle into operating position. Be careful
2.
not to crimp cables, Figure 3-2.
Install carriage screws and knobs removed earlier.
3.
Tighten the upper and lower star knobs and carriage
4.
screws to secure the upper handle to the lower
handle, Figure 3-2.
After assembling the handle, to safely remove unit
5.
from pallet, first remove screws to free the mower
from the crate.
Figure 3-1: Remove lower star knobs and carriage screws.
WARNING
WARNING: The mowing
deck is capable of throwing objects. Failure to
operate the mower without
the discharge chute in the
proper operating position
could result in serious
personal injury and /or
property damage.
WARNING: The chute
holder must be removed
and discarded before
operating the mower.
Removing the Chute Holder
Locate the chute holder which secures the discharge
1.
chute in a vertical position, Figure 3-3.
Pull chute back towards engine. While holding the
2.
chute with one hand, remove the chute holder with
your other hand.
Carefully lower the chute against the deck and
3.
discard the chute holder.
WARNING: The chute holder, used for
packaging purposes only, must be removed and discarded before operating the
mower.
WARNING: The mowing deck is capable
of throwing objects. Failure to operate the
mower without the discharge chute in the
proper operating position could result in
serious personal injury and /or property
damage.
Figure 3-2: Pivot upper handle into position and secure with
knobs and screws.
Figure 3-3: Remove the chute holder.
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Shift Lever Setup
Remove the 5/16-18 screw and the lock nut that hold
1.
the shift lever to the shift lever plate, Figure 3-4.
Remove the remaining screw and nut from the lower
2.
shift lever plate, Figure 3-4.
Figure 3-4: Remove shift lever and hardware from plate.
Position the upper shift lever into a vertical position
3.
aligning the holes in the lever to the holes in the shift
plate, Figure 3-5.
Secure the lever to the plate using the two screws
4.
and two nuts removed earlier, Figure 3-5.
Attaching the Battery Cables
NOTE: Some models may be shipped with the battery
cables already connected.
NOTE: The positive battery terminal is marked Pos.
(+). The negative battery terminal is marked Neg. (–) .
NOTE: If the battery is put into service after the date
shown on top/side of battery, charge the battery as
instructed in the Maintenance section of this manual
prior to operating the mower.
The positive cable (heavy red wire) is secured to the
positive battery terminal (+) with a bolt and hex nut at
the factory. Make certain that the rubber boot covers the
terminal to help protect it from corrosion.
Remove the wing nut and bolt from the negative
1.
cable, Figure 3-6.
2.
Remove the plastic terminal cover, if present, from
the negative battery terminal and attach the negative
cable (heavy black wire) to the negative battery
terminal (–) with the nut and bolt.
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Assembly
WARNING
WARNING: To prevent
personal injury or
property damage, do not
attempt to start the engine
until all assembly steps
are complete and you
have read the safety and
operating sections in this
manual.
WARNING: The mowing
deck is capable of throwing objects. Failure to
operate the mower without the discharge cover
in the proper operating
position could result in
serious personal injury
and/or property damage.
Figure 3-5: Attach the shift lever.
Figure 3-6: Connect negative cable to negative terminal.
Rear Tire Pressure
WARNING: Never exceed the maximum
inflation pressure shown on the sidewall
of tire.
The recommended operating rear tire pressure is
approximately 20 psi for the rear tires. Check the tire
pressure periodically and maintain equal pressure in both
rear tires at all times.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the tire sidewall for exact tire
manufacturer’s recommended or maximum psi. Do
not overinflate. Uneven tire pressure could cause the
cutting deck to mow unevenly.
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WARNING: Never exceed
the maximum inflation
pressure shown on the
sidewall of tire.
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Operating
the Lawn
Mower
WARNING
Deck
Height
Lever
Know Your Lawn Mower
Throttle/Choke
Control Lever
Gas Cap
Gear Shift Lever
Blade
Control
Ignition Switch
Systems Indicator
Monitor
Drive Control
WARNING: Always remove
the ignition key when leaving mower unattended or
when performing any type
of maintenance on the
machine.
WARNING: If you strike
a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire (s) and
ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage.
Repair the damage before
restarting and operating.
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and warnings
posted on the machine
and in this manual before
operating.
WARNING: Never move
the key into the Start position while the engine is
running.
Figure 4-1
WARNING: Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation; know how to stop the
machine and disengage them quickly.
WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the
mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
WARNING: Be sure no one other than the operator is standing near the lawn mower while starting
engine or operating mower. Never run engine indoors or in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas. Keep hands, feet, hair
and loose clothing away from any moving parts on engine and lawn mower.
Drive Control
The drive control is used
to engage and disengage
drive to the wheels. To
engage this control,
squeeze the drive control
against the handlebar
grip. To stop the drive,
release the drive control.
IMPORTANT: Always
release the drive
control before changing
speeds.
DRIVE
CONTROL
GO
Blade Control
The blade control is used
to engage the mower
deck. To engage this
control, press and hold
the lever against the
handlebar grip. To stop
the blades, release the
blade control. Always
disengage the blade
control before starting
the engine. This helps to
ensure that the blades
will not start turning
when the engine starts.
BLADE
CONTROL
GO
Deck Height Lever
Use this lever to adjust the cutting height. To use, move the lever to the
left, then place the lever in the notch best suited for your application.
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HEIGHT ADJUSTER
HL
Ignition Switch
WARNING: Never move the key into the
Start position while the engine is running; doing so may cause damage to the
engine’s starter.
Off
Run
Start
The three-position switch is used
to start and stop the engine on
electric start models. Insert the
key into the ignition switch and
turn clockwise to the START
position. Release key into the
RUN position once the engine
has started. Turn the key to OFF
to stop the engine. Always remove the ignition key when
leaving mower unattended or when performing any type
of maintenance on the machine.
Gear Shift Lever
Use this lever to select any of four forward ground
speeds, neutral, or reverse.
R N 1 2 3 4
Forward
Four forward speeds are available. Position one (1) is the
slowest and position four (4) is the fastest.
Reverse
To select reverse, put the lever in the Reverse (R)
position.
Neutral
Place the lever in neutral (N) before starting the mower,
and when the mower is not in use. In addition, the mower
can be manually pushed or pulled by placing the gear
shift lever into N (neutral) position and pressing the drive
control against the handlebar grip.
WARNING: To avoid damaging the
transmission, do not shift gears when
the mower is moving – release the drive
control before shifting gears.
WARNING: Look behind the mower
before and during reverse operation. Stop
the mower blades before operating in
reverse.
Systems Indicator Monitor
LCD Display
The systems indicator
monitor records and
displays, on the LCD,
hours of mower operation
whenever the ignition
key is rotated out of the
STOP position. The
Indicator Monitor will also
remind the operator of
maintenance intervals
for changing the engine oil. The LCD will alternately flash
the recorded hours, “CHG” and “OIL” for five minutes,
after every 50 hours of recorded operation elapse. The
maintenance interval lasts for two hours (from 50-52,
100-102, 150-152, etc.). The LCD will also flash as
described above for five minutes every time the engine
has been started during this maintenance interval. Before
the interval expires, change the engine oil as instructed
in this Operator’s Manual.
BA
TTE
RY
HOURS 1/10
Battery Light
It is normal for the battery light to illuminate while the
engine is cranking during start-up, but if it illuminates
during operation, while the engine is running, the
battery is in need of a charge or the engine’s charging
system is not generating sufficient amperage. Refer to
the maintenance section in this manual for the proper
battery charging procedure or have the charging system
checked by a service dealer.
Throttle/Choke Control Lever
IMPORTANT: When operating the mower with
the cutting deck engaged, be certain that the
throttle/choke control lever is in the fast position.
This lever is used to adjust engine speeds, to
apply the engine choke, and to stop the engine.
Always run engine at fast speed setting for best
mower performance.
Choke: Use when starting a cold engine
Fast: Use during mower operation.
Slow: Use when idling engine.
Stop: Stops the engine.
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Operating
the Lawn
Mower
WARNING
WARNING: The operation
of any lawn mower can
result in foreign objects
being thrown into the
eyes, which can damage
your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses
while operating or servicing the mower.
WARNING: Be sure no
one other than the operator is standing near the
lawn mower while starting
engine or operating
mower. Never run engine
indoors or in enclosed,
poorly ventilated areas.
Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly gas.
Keep hands, feet, hair
and loose clothing away
from any moving parts on
engine and lawn mower.
Choke Fast Slow/Idle Engine Off
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