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! WARNING ! : Failure to comply with the follow-
ing instructions may result in serious injury to
the operator or other persons. The owner must
understand these instructions, and must allow
only persons who understand these instructions
to operate the mower. Each person operating
the mower must be of sound mind and body
and must not be under the influence of any mind
altering substance.
TRAINING
1. Read this manual carefully and question your
dealer if something is not clear. Should the
dealer be unable or unavailable to answer your
questions, call or write our factory.
2. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
proper use of the equipment.
3. DO NOT allow children in the yard or area
when the mower is operating.
4. DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to
operate mower.
5. Allow only responsible teenagers with mature
judgment to operate mower and only when
being supervised.
6. Keep the area clear of all persons, particularly
small children and pets.
PREPARATION
1. The use of personal protective equipment,
such as (but not limited to) protection for the
eyes, ears, feet and head is highly recom-
mended.
2. Never operate the mower without proper
guards, covers, safety switches and devices in
place and properly functioning. Inspect to
determine that these safety devices are installed
properly, are in good condition and operate
properly. If the condition of any of these devices
is questionable, they must be replaced or
repaired before using the mower.
3. Thoroughly inspect the area and remove all
stones, sticks, wire and other debris. Also note
other possible hazards such as holes, stumps,
sprinkler heads etc..
4. Do not operate the mower when barefoot or
wearing open shoes. Always wear substantial
footwear and long pants.
5. Fill gasoline tank before starting the engine.
Only use an approved gasoline container. Do
not smoke near open gasoline containers. Do
not fill gasoline tank indoors or when engine is
running or hot. Wipe off any spilled gasoline
before starting engine.
6. Never attempt to make any adjustments
(even the smallest) when engine is running.
7. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
8. Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be
sure of your footing; keep a firm grip on the
handle and walk, never run.
OPERATION
1. Do not change engine governor settings or
over speed the engine.
2. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from
rotating parts when operating mower.
3. Disengage blade drive when crossing gravel
drives, walks, roads or under any condition
where thrown objects might be a hazard.
4. After striking a foreign object or if mower
vibrates abnormally, stop the engine and discon-
nect the spark plug. Inspect the mower for any
damage and repair the damage.
5. Stop the engine and wait for the blades to
stop rotating whenever you leave the operating
position for any reason, including emptying the
grass catcher or making any adjustments or
repairs.
6. Mow across slopes, never up and down. Use
caution when changing direction on slopes.
Always turn uphill. Do not mow very steep
slopes. Do not use sulky on any slopes.
7. When parking mower, stop engine and leave
drive levers down in DRIVE position with trans-
mission in gear to prevent rolling. Never park
mower on a slope.
8. NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT,
WITH ENGINE RUNNING, IN AN ENCLOSED
OR CONFINED AREA WITHOUT PROPER
VENTILATION OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST.
Safety