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CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and
the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful
care of another responsible adult.
2. Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area.
3. Before and during reverse operation, look behind and down
for small children.
4. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) off. They may fall
off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe unit operation.
Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly
appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or
backed over by the machine.
5. Never allow children to operate the unit.
6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may obscure vision.
EMISSIONS
1. Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known,
in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
2. Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air Index
information on the engine emissions label.
IGNITION SYSTEM
1. This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-over
accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operation on
all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or
if you feel uneasy on it, do not operate on it.
Control of a walk-behind or ride-on machine sliding on a slope will
not be regained by the application of the brake. The main reasons
for loss of control are: insufficient tire grip on the ground, speed too
fast, inadequate braking, the type of machine is unsuitable for its
task, lack of awareness of the ground conditions, incorrect hitching
and load distribution.
1. Mow up and down slopes, not across.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn
the unit. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
3. Choose a slow speed so that you will not have to stop or
change speeds while on the slope.
4. Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may loose traction.
5. Always keep unit in gear especially when traveling down
slopes. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
6. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
7. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make
sudden changes in speed or direction, which could cause the
machine to rollover.
8. Use extra care while operating machines with grass catchers
or other attachments; they can affect the stability of the unit.
Do not use on steeps slopes.
9. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the
ground (ride-on units).
10. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The
mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of
a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
11. Do not use grass catchers on steep slopes.
12. Do not mow slopes you cannot back up them.
13. See your authorized dealer/retailer for recommendations of
wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.
14. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
15. Use slow speed. Tires may lose traction on slopes even
through the brakes are functioning properly.
16. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
17. Four Wheel Drive Models: Four Wheel Drive improves access
to dangerously sloped terrain, increasing the possibility of roll-
over. If the machine stops while going uphill, stop the blades
and back down slowly. Avoid sudden turns.
TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS)
1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing.
Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
2. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight limit
for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
3. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss
of traction and loss of control.
5. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
6. Do not shift to neutral and coast down hill.
WARNING
Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent
(10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in
20 feet (607 cm) horizontally.
When operating on slopes use additional wheel
weights or counterweights. See your dealer/retailer to
determine which weights are available and appropriate
for your unit.
Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope. In
addition to front weights, use extra caution when
operating on slopes with rear-mounted grass catchers.
Mow UP and DOWN the slope, never across the face,
use caution when changing directions and DO NOT
START OR STOP ON SLOPE.
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