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IMPORTANT:This cutting machine s capable of amputatinghands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the followingsafety instructionscould result in
serious injury or death.
I. GENERAL OPERATION I1.SLOPE OPERATION
• Read, understand,and follow all
instructionsin the manual and on the
machine before starting.
• Only allow responsibleadults,who are
famiUar with the instructions, tooperate
the machine.
• Clear the area ofobjects suchas rocks,
toys,wire, etc., which couldbe picked
up and thrownby the blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop machineif anyone
enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse Lmless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while backing.
• Be aware ofthe mower discharge
directionand do not point itat anyone.
Do not operatethe mower withouteither
the entire grass catcheror the guard in
place.
• Slow down before taming.
• Never leave a rUr_ing machine
unattended. Alwaysrum off blades, set
parkingbrake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.
Turn off blades when not mowing.
Stop engine before removing grass
catcher or uncloggingchute.
Mow orgyin daylightor good artificial
light.
Do not operate the machine while under
the influenceof alcoholor drugs.
Watch fortrafficwhen operatingnear or
crossing roadways.
Use extra care when loading or unload-
ingthe machineinto a trailer ortrack.
Data indic_tasthat operators, age 60
years and above, are invelved in a large
percentage of ridingmower-related
iojurles.These operatorsshould
evaluate their abilityto operate the riding
mower safely enoughto protectthem-
selves and othersfrom seriousInjury.
• Keep machine free ofgrass, leaves or
other debrisbuild-upwhich can touch
hot exhaust / engine parts andbum. Do
not allew the mower deck to plow leaves
or other debris whichcan cause build-
up to eecL_.Clean any oilor fuel
spillage before operating or storing the
machine. Allow machineto coal before
storage.
Slopes are a ma or factor related toloss-of-
control and tpover accidents,whichcan re-
ealt in severe injury or death. All slopes
require extra caution. Ifyou cannot pack up
the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not
mow it.
DO:
• Mow up and down slopes, not across.
• Remove obstacles suchas rocks,tree
limbs, etC.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven
terrain could overturnthe machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
Use slaw speed. Cheese a low gear so
that you willnot have tostop orshift
while on the slope.
Followthe manufacturer's recommenda-
tions for wheel weights or counter-
weightsto improve stablely.
Use extra care with grass catchers or
othor attachments. These can change
the stabilityofthe machine.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow
and gradual. Do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction,
Avoid starting or stopping on • slope, ti
tires lose traction, disengage the blades
and proceed siov_y straight down _e
slope.
DO NOT:
• Do not turnan slopes unless necessary,
and tben, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.
• Do notmow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The mower could
suddenlyturn over if a wheel is overthe
edge of a cliffor ditch, or if an edge
caves in.
• DOnot mow onwet grass. Reduced
traction could cause sliding.
• Do not try tostabilize the machine by
puttingyour foot an the ground.
• Do notuse grass catcheran steep
slopes.