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Safety
5. Do not carry passengers on the machine. Keep ev-
eryone, especially children and pets, away from the ar-
eas of operation.
6. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
lf a shield, safety device or decal is damaged, malfunc-
tioning or illegible, repair or replace it before operating
the machine.
7. Always wear substantial shoes. Do not operate ma-
chine while wearing sandals, tennis shoes or sneakers.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing because it could get
caught in moving parts and possibly cause personal in-
jury.
8. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, long pants
and a helmet is advisable and required by some Iocal or-
dinances and insurance regulations.
9. Make sure the work area is clear of objects which
might be picked up and thrown by the reels.
10. Fill the fuel tank with diesel fuel before starting the
engine. Avoid spilling any fuel. Since fuel is highly flam-
mable, handle it carefully.
A. Use an approved fuel container.
B. Do not remove the cap from the fuel tank when
engine is hot or running.
C. Do not smoke while handling diesel fuel.
D. Fill fuel tank outdoors and not over one inch from
the top of the tank, (bottom of the filler neck). Do not
overfill.
While Operating
11. Do not run the engine in a confined area without ad-
equate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and
could be deadly.
12. Sit on the seat when starting and operating the ma-
chine.
13. Check interlock switches daily for proper operation
(see Checking Interlock Switches of the Operator’s
Manual). Do not rely entirely on safety switches; shut off
engine before getting off the seat. If a switch fails, re-
place it before operating the machine. The interlock sys-
tem is for your protection, so do not bypass it. Replace
all interlock switches every two years.
14. When starting the engine:
A. Engage parking brake.
B. Be sure traction pedal is in neutral and reel drive
is in the disengage position.
C. After the engine starts, release parking brake
and keep foot off the traction pedal. The machine
must not move. If movement is evident, the neutral
control linkage is incorrectly adjusted: therefore,
shut engine off and adjust until the machine does
not move when the traction pedal is released (see
Adjusting Transmission for Neutral of the Opera-
tor’s Manual).
D. Hills over 15 degrees should be mowed up and
down, not side to side (see Slope Gauge of the Op-
erator’s Manual).
E. Mowing hills may be dangerous. Hills over 20
degrees should not be mowed (see Slope Gauge of
the Operator’s Manual).
F. Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden
hazards. Use extreme care when operating close to
sand traps, ditches, creeks, steep hillsides or other
hazards.
G. Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid
sudden stops and starts. Use reverse pedal for
braking. The cutting units must be lowered when
going down slopes for steering control.
H. Before backing up, look to the rear and assure
that no one is behind the machine. Watch out for
traffic when near or crossing roads. Always yield the
right of way.
15. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from moving
parts and the reel discharge area. Grass baskets, if so
equipped, must be in place during reel operation for
maximum safety.
16. This product may exceed noise levels of 85 dB(A)
at the operator position. Ear protectors are recom-
mended for prolonged exposure to reduce the potential
of permanent hearing damage.
17. Raise the cutting units when driving from one work
area to another.
18. Do not touch engine, muffler, exhaust pipe, or hy-
draulic tank while engine is running or soon after it has
stopped. These areas could be hot enough to cause
burns.
19. If a cutting unit strikes a solid object or vibrates ab-
normally, stop cutting unit immediately. Turn the engine
off, wait for all motion to stop and inspect for damage.
A damaged reel or bedknife must be repaired or re-
placed before operation is continued.