Cub Cadet PRO HW 354 Operation Manual - Page 4
Do not modify engine, Notice Regarding Emissions, Spark Arrestor
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8. Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the engine is running. 9. Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail shield are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts 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's governor setting or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine. 11. Check fuel line, tank, cap, and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if necessary. 12. Do not crank engine with spark plug removed. 13. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. 14. Follow this manual for safe loading, unloading, transporting, and storage of this machine. 15. Always refer to the operator's manual for proper instructions on off-season storage. 16. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment. Do not modify engine To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor. Notice Regarding Emissions Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped. When required, models are equipped with low permeation fuel lines and fuel tanks for evaporative emission control. California models may also include a carbon canister. Please contact Customer Support for information regarding the evaporative emission control configuration for your model. Spark Arrestor WARNING This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrestor 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 arrestor 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. 4 Section 2 - Important Safe Operation Practices