Assembly Remove Bracing IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Refer to the JOHN DEERE REUSABLE SHIPPING CRATE INSTRUCTIONS to remove bracing. Follow these instructions BEFORE removing tractor from shipping crate. Fill Fuel Tank Safely c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable: · DO NOT put fuel in machine while you smoke, when machine is near an open flame or sparks. · Fill fuel tank outdoors. · Prevent fires: clean oil, grease and dirt from machine. Clean up spilled fuel immediately. · Do not store machine with fuel in tank in a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
· To prevent fire and explosion caused by static electric discharge, while you fill tank, use a non- metal fuel container. If you use a funnel, MAKE SURE it is PLASTIC. Avoid using a funnel which has a metal screen or filter. · Use only clean oil and fuel and clean approved containers and funnels. · Store oil and fuel in an area protected from dust, moisture and other contamination. Fill Fuel Tank IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! · Be sure there is fuel in the fuel tank BEFORE you turn the ignition key ON or damage may occur to the fuel pump. · Whenever engine stops, be sure key is turned to STOP (Off) position to avoid fuel pump damage. 119