• Useslowspeed.Choosealowgearso
thatyouwillnothavetostoporshift
whileontheslope.
• Avoid startingor stoppingon a slope. If
tires lose traction,disengage the
blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
• If machine stopswhile going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse
and back down slowly.
• Do not turnon slopes unless neces-
sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-
ally downhill, if possible.
ALook for this symbol to point out
importantsafety precautions. It means
CAUTIONI!! BECOMEALERT!!T YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
A_.CAUTION: In order to prevent acci-
dental starting when setting up, trans-
porting, adjusting or making repairs,
always disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
_kCAUTION: Do not coast down a hillin
neutral, you may lose control of the
tractor.
ACAUTION: Tow onlythe attachments
that are recommended by and comply
with specificationsof the manufacturerof
your tractor. Use common sense when
towing. Operate only at the lowest
possiblespeed when on a slope. Too
heavy of a !oad, while on a slope, is
dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose control
of your tractor.
AWARNING: Engine exhaust some of its
const tuents, and certa n vehcle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer
and birthdefects or other reproductive
harm.
A,WARNING: Battery posts terminals
and reated accessories conta n sad and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
Wash hands after handling.
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