
REMEMBER: The safety features on this mower are for your protection. Do not tamper
with or remove these components.
OPERATION
1. Do not change the engine governor setting or over speed the
engine.
2. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Stay clear of
discharge area while the engine is running (Figure.5).
3. Stop the mower when crossing gravel drives, walks, roads, or any
other area where thrown objects may be a hazard.
4. After striking a foreign object, or if the mower vibrates abnormally,
stop the engine, disconnect, and secure the spark plug wire,
Inspect the mower for any damage before restarting.
5. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all other moving
parts have come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug and secure the wire
away plug to prevent accidental starting.
6. Do not run the engine indoors.
7. Mow across the face of slope, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing directions on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
1. In order for your safety controls to function at the peak of efficiency, they must be
inspected and adjusted regularly. Initial inspection shall take place after the first two (2)
hours. Belt tension is a very critical part of your safety inspection, and should be
checked frequently.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to assure safe mower operation.
3. Never store equipment with gas in the tank or in a building near a spark or flame.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
4. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves or excessive grease.
5. Have your mower service and inspected every year by your authorized Even Cut
dealer, and if you perform repairs yourself, use only Even Cut replacement parts.
IMPORTANT:
If service or parts are required, be prepared to supply the service person with the model
and serial number of the mower and engine Include a complete description of the problem
encountered.
ENGINE GENERAL
Follow the engine manual supplied with this mower for proper engine maintenance and
service. The engine on your Even Cut mower is an item for which the manufacturer
maintains a national service organization. FOR ENGINE PARTS AND REPAIR
INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT THE ENGINE MANUFACTURER'S DEALER. Your engine is