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the mower safely enough to protect themselves and oth-
ers from serious injury.
V Never cover the machine with a tarp or cover of some
type until the engine and muffler have cooled.
V Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent
fires by keeping the top of the unit, engine compart-
ment and exhaust area clean of accumulated trash,
grass clippings, and other debris. Always clean up
spilled fuel and oil.
Slope operation
Slopes are a major factor in loss-of-control and tip-over
accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All
slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on it; do not
mow it.
V Use extreme caution when operating on slopes.
• Be extremely careful changing directions on a slope.
Slow down.
• Do not operate where the machine could slip or tip.
V Always be sure of your footing. Keep a firm hold on the
handle and walk - never run.
V Block or chock the machine when parked on a slope or
when trailering.
V Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
V Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
V Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction.
V Avoid starting and stopping on a slope. If traction is lost,
disengage the cutting reel drive and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
V Never operate the machine on a slope fro a position
below the mower!
V Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel goes
over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
V The Model 50 Greens Mower is capable of driving on
slopes up to 15 degrees, when the transport wheels are
attached. Be aware of any conditions that may cause the
transport wheels to lose traction resulting in possible loss
of control of the machine. Operators should not operate
on a slope until they are thoroughly familiar with the
equipment.
Do not attempt to transport or operate the mower
without the transport wheel on slopes greater than 10
degrees.
Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
Refer to Slope Guide, page 2-5, when determining the
degree of slope to be mowed.
If loss of traction is detected, when operating on a
slope, cautiously drive the machine off the slope. Wait
until the condition that caused the problem is resolved
before attempting to operate on the slope again.
Terrain conditions can affect traction resulting in pos-
sible loss of control of the machine. Some of the condi-
tions to be aware of are:
1. Wet terrain
2. Depressions in the ground; i.e. holes, ruts, washouts
3. Mounds of dirt
4. Soil type; i.e. sand, loose dirt, gravel, clay
5. Grass type, density, and height
6. Extremely dry conditions of grass
Another consideration to safe mowing on slopes is to
be aware of what is located at the bottom of the slope.
Extreme caution should be used when there is a hazard
located at the bottom of the slope. Some examples are:
1. Water; i.e. lake, river
2. Cliffs, retaining walls
3. Roads, highways
4. Buildings
5. Rocks
These are just a few examples of situations when cau-
tion must be used when operating on a slope. There are
many other possibilities too numerous to mention. Just
remember to always exercise extreme caution when oper-
ating on any slope.
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.
V Never leave machine unattended with ignition key in
switch, especially with children present.
V Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the opera-
tor.
V Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the
area.
V Before and while backing, look behind and down for
small children.
V Never carry children, even with the cutting reel off. They
may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe
machine operation.
V Never allow children to operate the machine.
V Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
the end of a fence or other objects that may obscure
vision.
Controls
A. Ignition switch (Fig. 3-1) — This two position switch
allows the operator to shut the engine off at the operating
position. The RUN position allows the engine to be
started and to run. The OFF position will shut off the
engine.
B. Throttle control (Fig. 3-1) — The throttle control lever
is mounted off the RH operator handle. This lever
controls the engine speed via a cable. Push the lever
forward to increase engine speed and pull it rearward to
decrease engine speed.
C. Cutting reel drive lever (Fig. 3-1) — This lever engages
the cutting reel. Push the lever forward to engage the
cutting reel and pull it back to disengage the cutting reel.
NOTE: The cutting reel will rotate ONLY when the
traction drive is engaged.
D. Traction drive lever (Fig. 3-1) — This lever engages the
traction drive. Push the lever forward to engage the
traction drive, and pull it back to disengage the traction
drive. NOTE: If cutting reel drive lever is in the
engaged position, the cutting reel will begin rotating