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It is sug~ested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep this
manual In a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see operating section of this manual for
proper fuel and amount.
Your rotary mower is a precision piece of. power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore exercise extreme
caution at all times.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDING VEHICLES
1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly-
READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL. D. Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights
2. Do not allow children to operate vehicle. Do when suggested.in own~r's ma~ual.
not allow adults to operate it without proper 16. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
instruction. Only persons well acquainted roadways.
with these rules of safe operation should be 17. When using any attachments never direct dis-
allowed to use your mower. charge of material toward bystanders nor
3. Do not carry passengers. allow anyone near vehicle while in operation.
4. Keep the area of operation clear of all 18. Handle gasoline with care-it is highly
persons, particular)y small children and pets. flammable. ..
Stop engine when they are in the vicinity of A. Use approved gasolln~ container.
your mower. Although the area of operation B. Neve! remove cap O! add g~soline to a
should be completely cleared of foreign ~unnlng or. hot enQlne or fll.1 fuel tank
objects, a small object may have been over- Indoors. WIP~ up s~llle? gasoll,ne.
looked and could be accidently thrown by the C. Open doors If engine IS run In garage-
mower in any direction. exh~us~ fumes are dangerous. Do not run
5. Clear work area of objects which might be engine Indoors.
picked up and thrown by the mower in any 19. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good
direction. operating condition, and keep safety devices
6. Disengage all attachment clutches and shift in place. Use guards as instructed in owner's
into neutral before attempting to start engine. manual.
7. Dis~ngage power to attachment(s) and stop 20. Keep all nut~, bolts~ a,nd screws ti,ght to b,e
engine before leaving operator position. s,ure the equipment IS In safe working condl-
8. Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop tlon.
engine before making any repairs or adjust- 21. Never st~re ,the equi,p~ent with gasoline in
ments. Disconnect the spark plug wire and the tank Inside a building where fumes may
keep the wire away from the plug to prevent reach an open flame or spark. Allow engine to
accidental starting. cool before storing in any enclosure.
9. Before attempting to unclog the mower or 22. To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of
discharge chute, stop the engine and be sure grass, leaves or excessive grease.
the blade(s) have stopped completely. Dis- 23. The vehicle and attachments should be
connect the spark plug wire and keep the wire stopped and inspected for damage after
away from the plug to prevent accidental striking a foreign object, and the damage
starting. should be repaired before restarting and
10. Disengage power to attachment(s) when operating the equipment.
transporting or not in use. 24. Do not change the engine governor settings or
11. Take all possible precautions when leaving overs peed the engine.
vehicle unattended such as disengaging 25. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed
power-take-off, lowering attachments, shift- as follows:
ing into neutral, setting parking brake, (1) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial
stopping engine and removing key. light.
12. Do !lot stop or start suddenly when going (2) Ne~er ma~e ~ cuttin,9 h~ight adjustment
uphill or downhill. Mow up and down face of while engine IS running If operator must
steep slopes; never across the face. dismount to do so.
13. Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to (3) Shut the engine off and wait until the
prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise blade .comes to a complete stop before
extreme caution when changing direction on removing the grass catcher.
slopes. (4) ~heck blade mounting bolts for proper
14. Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden tightness at frequent intervals.
hazards. 26. Check g,rass,catcher bags frequently for wear
15. Use care when pulling loads or .h or dete~loratlon. For safety prote.ct.i°n repla.ce
equipment. using eavy only with .n,ew ,bag meeting original equlp-
A. Use only approved drawbar hitch points. ment spe~lflcatlons. .
B. Limit loads to those you can safely 27. Look behln.d to make su!e ,the ,area IS clear
control. befo~e placing the transmission In reverse and
C. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing up.
backing. 3