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AMERICAN STANDARD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Safety instructions for ride-on mowers
ANSI/OPEI B71.1-2012
IMPORTANT Safe Practices for Ride-on Mowers
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.
I
. GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before starting.
2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
3. Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the
instructions to operate this machine.
4. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc.,
which could be thrown by the blade(s).
5. Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
6. Never carry passengers.
7. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while backing.
8. Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the
blade(s) when crossing gravel surfaces.
9. Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher,
discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and
working.
10. Slow down before turning.
11. Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn
off blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and remove
key before dismounting.
12. Disengage blade(s) when not mowing. Shut off engine
and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before
cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or
unclogging the discharge guard.
13. Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
14. Do not operate machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
15. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
17. Always wear eye protection when operating machine.
18. Data indicates operators age 60 years and 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.
19. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for wheel
weights or counterweights.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip
over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot
back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
1. Mow up and down slopes, not across.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
3. Choose a low ground speed so you will not have to stop or
shift while on a slope.
4. Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction.
5. Always keep the machine in gear when going down
slopes. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
6. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the tires
lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
7. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction, which could
cause the machine to roll over.
8. Use extra care while operating machine with grass
catchers or other attachments; they can affect the
stability of the machine. Do not use on steep slopes.
9. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on
the ground.
10. Do not mow near drop offs, ditches or embankments.
The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or if the edge caves in.
III. 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. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful
care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.
3. Before and while backing, look behind and down for small
children.
4. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. They
may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe
machine operation. Children who have been given rides
in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for
another ride and be run over or backed over by the
machine.
5. Never allow children to operate the machine.
6. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of
a child.