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III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the mowing activity.
Never
assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of
another responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind and
down
for small children.
• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other
objects that may obscure vision.
IV. SERVICE
• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are fl ammable
and vapors are explosive.
- Use only an approved container.
- Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.
- Never refuel the machine indoors.
- Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an
open fl ame, such as a water heater.
• Never run a machine inside a closed area.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep
equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation
regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil
or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves,
and use extra caution when servicing them.
• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while backing.
• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of
another responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.
• Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or
shift while on the slope.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the
blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
• If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse
and back down slowly.
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and
gradually downhill, if possible.
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
IMPORTANT: 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
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on
the machine before starting.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions,
to operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which
could be picked up and thrown by the blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look
down and behind before and while backing.
• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at
anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass
catcher or the guard in place.
• Slow down before turning.
• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blades, set
parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.
• Turn off blades when not mowing.
• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.
• Mow only in daylight or good artifi cial light.
• Do not operate the machine while under the infl uence of alcohol or
drugs.
• Watch for traffi c when operating near or crossing roadways.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer
or truck.
• Data indicates that 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.
Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris build-up which
can touch hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do not allow the
mower deck to plow leaves or other debris which can cause build-up
to occur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or storing
the machine. Allow machine to cool before storage.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents,
which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra cau-
tion. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not
mow it.
DO:
• Mow up and down slopes, not across.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine.
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to
stop or shift while on the slope.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or
counterweights to improve stability.
• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These
can change the stability of the machine.
• Keep all movement on the slopes
slow
and
gradual
. Do not make
sudden changes in speed or direction.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage
the blades and proceed slowly
straight
down the slope.
DO NOT:
•
Do not
turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and
gradually downhill, if possible.
•
Do not
mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The mower
could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch,
or if an edge caves in.
•
Do not
mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.
•
Do not
try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the
ground.
•
Do not
use grass catcher on steep slopes.