Cub Cadet 86 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
CAUTIONI This symbol is used to call your attention to
instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to
observe and follow these precautionary instructions.
Be sure all stones, branches, or other objects that
might be picked up and thrown by the mower
blades are removed before starting to mow.
The discharge shield on the mower must be
attached at all times while operating the mower.
Keep the machine in good operating condition and
keep safety devices in place. Use guards or shields
as instructed in Operator's Manual.
Do
not carry passengers or give rides.
Do not allow anyone in the area opposite the dis-
charge chute while mowing. Although the area has
been supposedly cleared of foreign objects, small
objects may have been overlooked and may be
discharged by the mower.
Children should not be allowed to operate the
mower unless properly supervised, and are physi-
cally and mentally capable of safe operation.
Never place hands or feet under the mower, in the
discharge chute, or near any moving parts while the
tractor engine is running. Do not work on the
mower with the engine running.
Disengage power to any attachment when trans-
porting or not in use.
It is recommended that the machine be stopped
and inspected for damage after striking a foreign
object and that any damage be repaired before
restarting and operating the machine.
Never leave the tractor engine running unattended
or permit it to be operated by persons not ac-
quainted with its use and the rules for safe opera-
tion.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near road-
ways.
Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hiddenhazards.
Mower must be supported by the tractor.
2.
Level the mower. See pages 7 and 8.
3.
Engine Speed: Operate the engine at full
throttle.
4.
Ground Speed: Choose a ground speed that will
satisfactorily handle the amount of material to be
cut.
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