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5se ct iO n 2 — iM p O rta nt sa f e Op e r a t i O n pr a c t i c e s
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand
the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
Keep children out of the mowing area and in a.
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
b.
area.
To avoid back-over accidents, always look behind c.
and down for small children.
Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. d.
They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, e.
doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may
block your vision of a child who may run into the
path of the machine.
Keep children away from hot or running engines. f.
They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
Remove key when machine is unattended to g.
prevent unauthorized operation.
2.
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the machine and should be trained and supervised
by an adult.
Towing
Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for
towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight 2.
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
4.
loss of traction and loss of control.
5.
Never allow passengers on the towed equipment.6.
7.
grade.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.8.
Use caution during turns to avoid jack-knifing.
Use extra caution when operating in reverse.
Do not modify or repair the hitch, replace the hitch if
damaged.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
Service
Related to Fuel:
DANGER! Never have the mower near an open
flame or spark, or allow smoking when refueling the
2.
appropriate clothing, gloves and eyewear.
If you smell or see gas, or hear the hiss of escaping gas,
immediately get away from the cylinder and contact your
local fire department.
Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while handling 4.
5.
Always close the valves on the cylinders when not in use.6.
7.
8.
is running.
Cylinders must be filled by trained personnel only.
away from sparks and flames.
Always shut off the engine and permit it to cool before
tanks, make sure that the nozzles are free of any debris
that might clog or damage the nozzle. Debris in the nozzle
or damage to the nozzle may cause a failure of the check
valve, which may compromise the seal and become a fire
hazard.
General Service
DANGER! Never modify or tamper with the
cylinder, hoses, check valves, shut-off valve, or
regulator as this could result in poor system
performance, leakage, and a fire hazard.
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless,
and deadly gas.
2.
blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wires and remove the key from the ignition to
prevent unintended starting.
complete stop within approximately (7) seven seconds
after operating the blade disengagement control. If
the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your
machine should be serviced.