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SAFETY RULES
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
DANGER !
THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH.
GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand and follow all instructions in the
manual and on the machine before starting.
• Onlyallowresponsibleadults,whoarefamiliar
with the instructions, to operate the machine.
• Cleartheareaofobjectssuchasrocks,stones,
toys,wireetc.,whichcouldbepickedupand
thrown by the blades.
• Besuretheareaisclearofallpeopleandpets
before mowing. Stop the machine if anyone enters
the area.
• Nevercarrypassengersorchildrenevenwith
blades off.
• Donotmowinreverseunlessabsolutely
necessary.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore
andwhilebacking.
• Beawareofthemowerdischargedirectionanddo
not direct it towards anyone. Do not operate the
mower without either the entire grass catcher or
the guard in place.
• Slowdownbeforeturning.
• Neverleavethemachineunattendedwhenthe
engine is running. Always turn off the blades, set
theparkingbrake,stoptheengineandremove
thekeybeforeleavingthemachine.
• Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.
• Stopenginebeforeremovinggrasscatcheror
unclogging chute.
• Mowonlyindaylightorgoodarticiallight.
• Donotoperatethemachinewhileunderthe
inuenceofalcoholordrugs.
• Watchoutfortrafcwhenoperatingnearor
crossing roadways.
• Useextracarewhenloadingandunloadingthe
machineontoatrailerortruck.
• Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsand
above, are involved in a large percentage of riding
mower-related injuries. These operators should
evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower
safely enough to protect themselves and others
from serious injury.
• DO NOT operate mower with grass catcher,
unless the front weights are installed.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris
buildup which can touch hot exhaust/engine parts
andburn.Donotallowthemowerdecktoplow
leaves or other debris which can cause buildup
to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before
operating or storing the machine. Allow machine to
cool before storage.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and
tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or
death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot
backuptheslopeorifyoufeeluneasyonit,donot
mow it.
DO
• Mowupanddownslopes(10°Max.),notacross.
• Removeobstaclessuchasrocks,treelimbs,etc.
• Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps.Uneventerrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low speed so that you
will not have to stop while on the slope.
• Useextracarewithgrasscatchersorother
attachments. These can change the stability of the
machine.
• Keepallmovementontheslopesslow and
gradual.Donotmakesuddenchangesinspeed
or direction.
• Avoidstartingorstoppingonaslope.Iftireslose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straightdown the slope.