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is responsible for safe operation on slopes. See inside back cover to determine
the approximate slope angle of the area to be mowed.
1.4.5 Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass, if mower must be tilted
for transportation, and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be
mowed.
1.4.6 Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields, or covers. Always have
safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper working
condition.
1.4.7
Do Not
change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating
an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
1.4.8 Place transmission in neutral, disengage blades, and latch drive levers in “park
brake” position before starting engine.
1.4.9 Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades.
1.4.10 Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is being
operated.
1.4.11 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s)and/or remove key:
a) Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
b) After striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the mower).
1.4.12 Stop the engine:
a) Before clearing blockages.
b) Before removing the grass catcher.
c) Whenever you leave the mower.
d) Before refueling.
e) Before making height adjustments.
1.4.13 Before stopping the engine, return the throttle control to the idle position for 30
seconds to allow the engine to cool down.
1.4.14 The fuel system is provided with a shut-off valve. The fuel shut-off valve is used
to shut off the fuel when:
a) The machine will not be used for a few days
b) During transport to and from the job
c) When parking 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 without the grass deflector or entire grass collection system in place
and in proper working condition.
1.5 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.5.1 For engine maintenance, follow the engine manufacturer's recommendations
precisely as stated in the engine manual.
1.5.2 When making adjustments while the engine is running, such as carburetor and
motion control linkage adjustments, stand to one side and keep clear of moving/
rotating components, such as engine screen, drive belts and sheaves.
Do Not
wear
loose fitting clothing or jewelry that could get tangled in moving/rotating
components.
1.5.3 Keep engine and engine area free from accumulation of grass, leaves, excessive
grease or oil and other debris which can accumulate in these areas. These
materials can become combustible and may result in a fire.