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Section 2: Operating Procedures
ZSR54, & ZSR60 Accu-Z Razor
®
Zero Turn Mowers 357-344M
Table of Contents
12/15/15
Safe Operating Instructions
The safe operation of any machinery is a big concern to
all consumers. Your Zero Turn Riding Mower has been
designed with many built-in safety features. However, no
one should operate this mower before carefully reading
this Operator’s Manual and all safety decal instructions.
!
DANGER
Prior to operating the mower, the operator should be
thoroughly familiar with proper use and operation of the
machine, should read the manual completely and thoroughly,
and should have attempted slow moving maneuvers to become
familiar with the operation of the machine before attempting
normal speed operation. An inexperienced operator should
not mow on slopes or on uneven terrain.
!
DANGER
All guards including floor pan and seat platform must be
installed and in good condition at all times during operation.
!
DANGER
Always use seat belt with the Roll Over Protection System
(ROPS). The ROPS can offer protection to the operator in a
rollover situation only if that person is contained within the
ROPS perimeter. Not using the seat belt in a rollover situation
can throw the operator from the mower causing serious injury
or death.
!
DANGER
Never place hands or feet under the deck or attempt to make
any adjustments to the mower deck while the engine is running
or when blades are engaged. Mower blades rotating at a high
speed cannot be seen and are located very close to the deck
housing. Fingers and toes can be cut off instantly.
!
DANGER
Do not mow with people present in the mowing area.
Projectiles can suddenly, without warning, discharge from
under the mower deck causing serious injury or death.
!
DANGER
Never direct discharge of material from mower deck towards
people, animals or buildings. Keep discharge chute in its
lowest position and never remove discharge chute unless a
complete grass collection system is in place. Projectiles can
suddenly, without warning, discharge from under the mower
deck causing serious injury or death.
!
WARNING
Mower deck and floor pan can be slippery when wet. Always
step on anti-slip pads when possible. Never hurry. Always
make sure your footing and hand hold is secure when climbing
onto the mower to be seated.
!
WARNING
The tailpipe and muffler are very hot and can ignite dry
grasses, brush and other flammable materials. Always keep
area around muffler and tailpipe clear of debris. Allow muffler
and tail pipe to cool completely before removing any debris to
prevent sever burns to the body. Make sure all debris around
the muffler have been removed before parking mower inside a
building or garage.
!
WARNING
Always wear hearing protection, safety glasses, clothing that
does not hang loosely, and shoes or boots when operating this
machine. All shirts should be buttoned up the front and tucked
in the trousers, long sleeve shirts should be buttoned at the
cuffs. Some conditions may warrant extra safety gear be worn
such as dust masks for dust inhalation and safety helmets.
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CAUTION
Always check area to be mowed for rocks and other debris
before mowing.
▲ Be familiar with all functions of this mower.
▲ Do not operate mower with damaged parts. Repair all
damaged and defective parts before putting mower
back in to service.
▲ Keep all bystanders away from this mower during
operation.
▲ Do not allow anyone to operate this mower who has
not fully read and comprehended this manual and has
not been properly trained in its safe operation.
▲ Do not allow anyone under 16 years of age to operate
this mower.
▲ Do not carry riders on the mower or in a cart towed
behind the mower. Carrying riders can result in serious
injury and/or death to rider and operator.
▲ Do not operate mower while drinking or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
▲ Always operate mower at a safe travel speed that will
maintain control. Allow time to react to obstacles in the
mower’s path. Reduce speed on rough, wet, slick or
unstable ground. Take care when driving around trees
so as not to scrape them. Do not make sudden
uncontrolled changes with control levers. Change
speed and direction with steady controlled movements
of the control levers. Never drive recklessly.
▲ Drive Zero Turn Mowers up and down slopes, not
across slopes. Use a walk behind mower when
mowing across slopes.
▲ Do not operate Zero Turn Mowers on slopes greater
than 15 degrees. They are heavy and can crush a
person if they rollover sideways or flip over backwards.
▲ Stay two or more mower widths away from drop-offs
such as ditches and retaining walls. Use a walk behind
mower or string trimmer close to drop-offs.