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IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsand feet and
throwingobjects, Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in
serious injury or death.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
instructionsin the manual and on the
machine before starting.
• Only allow responsibleadults, who are
familiar with the instructions,to operate
the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, Wire,etc., which couldbe picked
up and thrown by the blade.
• Be sure the area is cleer of other people
before mowing. Stop machine ifanyone
enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverseunless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while backing.
• Be aware of the mower discharge
directionand do not pointitat anyone.
Do not operate the mower withouteither
the entiregrass catcher or the guard in
place.
• Slow down before turning.
• Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always turnoff blades, set
perking brake, stopengine, and remove
keys before dismounting.
• Turn off blades when not mowing.
• Stop engine before removinggrass
catcher or uncloggingchute.
• Mow only in daylightor good artificial
light.
• 0o not operate the machine while under
the influenceof alcoholor drugs.
• Watch for trafilcwhen operatingnear or
crossing roadways.
• Use extra care when loading or unload-
ingthe machine intoa trailer or truck.
• Data indicatesthat operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a large
percentage of riding mower#elated
injuries. These operators should
evaluate their ability to operate the riding
mower safely enough to protect them-
salves and others from serious injury.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or
other debris build-up which can touch
hot exhaust / engine parts and bum, Do
not allow the mower deck to plow leaves
or other debris which can cause build-
up to occur. Clean any oil orfuel
spillage before operating or storingthe
machine. Allow machineto cool before
storage.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
SIopee are a ma_orfactor related to toss--of-
controland tipover accidents,which can re-
suil in severe Injury or death. All slopes
require extra caution. If you cannotback up
the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not
mow it.
DO:
• Mow up and down dopes, not across.
• Remove obstaclessuchas rocks,tree
limbs,etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, orbumps. Uneven
terraincould overturn the machine. Ta//
grass can hide obstac/es.
Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so
that you willnot have to stopor shift
while on the slope.
Follow the manufacturer's recommenda-
tionsfor wheel weightsor counter-
weights to improvestability.
Use extra care withgrass catchersor
other attachments. These can change
the stabilityof the machine.
Keep all movement on the dopes stow
and gradual. Do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction.
Avoid sta_ng or stoppingon a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed slowlystraightdown the
slope.
DO NOT:
• Do not turn on slopes unlessnecessary,
and then, turn slewiy and gradually
downhill,if possible.
• Do notmow near drepoffs, ditches,or
embankments. The mower coule
suddenly turn over If a wheal is over the
edge of a cliffor ditch,or ifan edge
caves _.
• DO notmow on wet grass.Reduced
tractioncould cause sliding.
• Oo net try to stabilizethe machiee by
putting your foot on the ground.
• Do notuse grass catcher on steep
slopes.