Cub Cadet RZT L 54-KH RZT L 54 KH Operator's Manual - Page 6

11. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving Do not modify engine parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any frequently check components and replace immediately way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper listed in this manual. "Use of parts which do not meet the with factory setting of engine governor. original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!" Notice Regarding Emissions 12. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) operating speed of the engine. are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and 13. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. may include the following emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped. 14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, When required, models are equipped with low permeation fuel etc. to protect the environment. lines and fuel tanks for evaporative emission control. California models may also include a carbon canister. Please contact 15. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission Customer Support for information regarding the evaporative (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), emission control configuration for your model. this product has an Average Useful Life of seven (7) years, or 270 hours of operation. At the end of the Average Useful Spark Arrestor Life have the machine inspected annually by an authorized service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety WARNING! This machine is equipped with an systems are working properly and not worn excessively. internal combustion engine and should not be used Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death. 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. 6 Section 2 - Important Safe Operation Practices