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WARNING: This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and can throw objects
that can cause injury and damage! Failure to comply with the following SAFETY instructions could result in
serious injury or death to the operator or other persons. The owner of the machine must understand these
instructions and must allow only persons who understand these instructions to operate machine. Each
person operating the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any
substance, which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment.
Protection for 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. 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. Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
1. KEEP children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
2. DO NOT allow children in yard when machine is
operated (even with the blade OFF).
3. DO NOT allow children or others to ride on machine,
attachments or towed equipment (even with the blades
OFF). They may fall and be seriously injured.
4. DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate machine.
5. ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagers with mature
judgment under close adult supervision to operate
machine.
6. DO NOT operate blades in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. STOP BLADES. LOOK and SEE behind and
down for children, pets and hazards before and while
backing.
7. USE EXTRA CARE when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Protection Against Tip-Overs/Roll-Overs
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-
over/roll-over accidents, which can result in severe injury
or death. All slopes require extra CAUTION. If you cannot
back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope, DO
NOT mow it. Use extra care with grass catchers or other
attachments; these affect the handling and the stability of
the machine.
1. DO NOT operate machine on slopes exceeding 10
degrees (18% grade).
2. Turn blades OFF when traveling uphill. Use a slow
speed and avoid sudden or sharp turns.
3. DO NOT operate machine back and forth across face of
slopes. Operate up and down. Practice on slopes with
blades off.
4. AVOID starting, stopping or turning on slopes. If
machine stops going uphill or tires lose traction, turn
blades OFF and back slowly straight down the slope.
5. STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches,
washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects.
6. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE (at least two mower widths)
away from edge of ditches and other drop offs. The
machine could turn over if an edge caves in.
7. Always begin forward motion slowly and with caution.
8. DO NOT begin forward motion while the machine is roll-
ing backwards. A rearward tip-over may result.
9. Use weights or a weighted load carrier in accordance
with instructions supplied with a grass catcher or other
attachments. DO NOT operate machine on slopes
exceeding 10 degrees (18% grade) when equipped with
grass catcher or other attachments.
10. DO NOT put your foot on the ground to try to stabilize
the machine.
11. DO NOT operate machine on wet grass. Reduced trac-
tion could cause sliding.
12. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not
have to stop or shift on a slope. Tires may lose traction
on slopes even though the brakes are functioning prop-
erly.
13. DO NOT operate machine under any condition where
traction, steering or stability is doubtful.
14. Always keep the machine in gear when going down
slopes. DO NOT shift to neutral (or actuate hydro roll
release) and coast downhill.
15. Machine stability is tested in accordance with the appli-
cable ANSI B71 standard using an operator weight of
200 lbs. To minimize the risk of a tip-over or roll-over,
operators weighing more than 200 lbs. should further
limit the ground speed and the degree of slope to be
mowed.
Operator Safety
WARNING
POISONOUS GAS HAZARD. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a poisonous gas that could kill you in minutes. You
CANNOT see it, smell it, or taste it. Even if you do not smell
exhaust fumes, you could still be exposed to carbon monox-
ide gas. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using this
product, shut it off and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a
doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Operate this product ONLY outside far away from windows, doors and
vents to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide gas from accumulating and
potentially being drawn towards occupied spaces.
• Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon
monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the manufacturer’s
instructions. Smoke alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas.
• DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages, basements, crawlspac-
es, sheds, or other partially-enclosed spaces even if using fans or open-
ing doors and windows for ventilation. Carbon monoxide can quickly
build up in these spaces and can linger for hours, even after this product
has shut off.
• ALWAYS place this product downwind and point the engine exhaust
away from occupied spaces.