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• Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the mowing
area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Use extreme care with attachments. These can change the stability of the
machine and cause loss of control.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or
counterweights to improve stability.
1.4.5 Use EXTREME caution when backing up. LOOK BEHIND YOU!
1.4.6 Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting
the mower to and from the area to be mowed.
1.4.7 Never operate the mower with damaged guards, shields, or covers. Always have
safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper
working condition.
1.4.8 DO NOT change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating
an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
1.4.9 Disengage PTO before starting engine.
1.4.10 Start
the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades.
1.4.11 Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is being
operated.
1.4.12 Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking
brake.
• Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
• After striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the mower).
• Before clearing blockages.
• Whenever you leave the mower.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop:
• Before refueling.
• Before dumping the grass catcher.
1.4.13 Before stopping the engine, place the throttle control midway between the “slow”
and “fast” positions. Allow the engine to run a minimum of 15 seconds; then stop
the engine.
1.4.14 The fuel system is provided with a shut-off valve. Shut off the fuel:
• When the machine will not be used for a few days.
• During transport to and from the job.
• When parked inside a building.
1.4.15 This mower was designed for one operator only. Keep all others away from
mower during operation.
1.4.16 DO NOT mow with the discharge deflector raised, removed or altered unless
there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly.
1.4.17 DO NOT operate mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
1.4.18 Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
1.4.19 If jump starting is required:
a) connect the positive (+) power cable from the positive post on the booster
battery to the positive terminal post on the starter solenoid switch (this post
has the positive battery cable attached to it).