Cub Cadet PRO Z 972S KW Operation Manual - Page 5

Service Safe Handling of Fuel To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when fuel is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change your closes immediately. • Use only approved containers. • Never fill containers inside a vehicle or a truck or trailer bed with a carpeted or plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before fueling. • When practical, remove machines from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel equipment on a trailer with a portable container rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle. • Keep 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. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. • Never fuel machine indoors or near ignition sources. • Never remove fuel cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. • Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for expansion. • If necessary, use a funnel to avoid spillage. • Replace fuel cap and tighten securely. • If fuel is spilled, wipe off the engine and equipment. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine. • To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil and fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. • Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliance. 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(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wires and remove the key from the ignition to prevent unintended starting. 3. Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (7) seven seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within this time frame, your machine should be serviced. 4. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other safety devices. 5. Regularly check the safety interlock system for proper function, as described later in this manual. If the safety interlock system does not function properly, have your machine serviced. 6. Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service as required. 7. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace the blade(s) with the original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!" 8. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. 9. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. 10. After striking a foreign object (or if abnormal vibration occurs), stop the blades and engine and thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Make necessary repairs before resuming operation. 11. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running. 12. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover 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!" 13. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine. 14. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. 15. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect 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 This machine is equipped with an engine that is certified to federal EPA emission standards for non-road engines and equipment, and where applicable to California Air Resources Board (CARB) emission standards. The engine owner's manual is supplied by the engine manufacturer, and provides additional information relating to the emission system, warranty, maintenance of the engine in accordance with EPA and/or CARB regulations. Making any unauthorized alterations or modifications to the engine, fuel, or venting systems may violate EPA and CARB regulations. 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. This machine is designed to run on regular, unleaded gasoline, 87 octane or higher. Never use gasoline containing methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol (i.e., E15 or E85 fuels) because the fuel system may be damaged. 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 grasscovered 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. Section 2 - Important Safe Operation Practices 5