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INTRODUCTION
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. The operator is responsible for operating this
product properly and safely.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and avoid personal injury and
even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are signal words
used to identify the level of hazard. Howerver, regardless of
the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause series
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate
injury if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
Important call attention to special mechanical information
and Note: emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
SAFETY
This machine meets or exceeds ANSI B71.4-1999 specifica-
tions in effect at the time of production.
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can
result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with
these safety instructions and always pay attention to the
safety alert symbols: CAUTION, WARNING, and DANGER.
Failure to comply with the instruction may result in personal
injury or death.
Safe Operating Practices
The following instructions are from CEN standard EN
836:1997, ISO standard 5395: 1990, and ANSI B71.4-1999.
Training
• Read the Operator’s Manual and other training material
carefully. Be familiar with the controls, safety signs, and
the proper use of the equipment.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use or service the mower. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
• Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
• Do not carry passengers.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
• All drivers and mechanics should seek and obtain
professional and practical instruction. The owner is
responsible for training the users. Such instruction
should emphasize:
- the need for care and concentration when working with
ride-on machines;
- the owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to himself or herself, other
people, or property;
- control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will not
be regained by the application of the brake or putting
transmission into neutral. Some reasons for loss of
control are: insufficient wheel grip, driving too fast,
inadequate braking, using a machine that is unsuitable
for a task, lack of awareness of the effect of ground
conditions (especially slopes), and incorrect load
distribution.
Preparation
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform
the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved
by the manufacturer.
• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear, long
trousers, hard hat, safety glasses, and ear protection.
Long hair, loose clothing, or jewelry may get tangled in
moving parts. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by
the machine.
• Check that operator’s presence controls, safety
switches, and shields are attached and functioning
properly. Do not operate unless they are functioning
properly.
• Warning - Fuel is highly flammable. Take the following
precautions:
- Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
- Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling.
- Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the
cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot.
- If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.