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10. Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing
them.
11. Do not change the engine governor
setting or overspeed the engine.
12. Do not touch engine parts which
may be hot from operation. Allow
parts to cool completely before in-
specting, cleaning or repairing the
mower.
13. To access the underside of the
mower, tip the mower rearward. Do
not tip the mower forward or on ei-
ther of its sides, unless specifically
advised to do so in this manual.
14. Maintain or replace safety and in-
structional decals. Refer to the sep-
arate Parts Book for replacement
decal information.
15. For units equipped with electric
start:
a) Batteries produce explosive
gases. Keep sparks, flame,
cigarettes, etc., away. Ventilate
the area when charging the bat-
tery. Do not charge the battery in
an airtight space.
b) Do not use a battery charger
other than the one provided with
the mower.
c) The battery contains toxic mate-
rials. Do not damage the battery
case. If the case is broken or
damaged, avoid contact with the
battery contents.
d) Properly dispose of a damaged
or worn out battery. Check with
local authorities for proper dis-
posal methods.
e) Do not short circuit the battery.
Severe burns and fire can result.
Section 1: Safety
SAFETY DECALS
Make certain all safety decals on this equipment are kept clean and in good condition. The decals are shown (at reduced sizes)
below. If you need a replacement decal, please refer to the Parts Book that accompanied this Manual.
CAUTION
PINCH POINTS.
Do not operate with-
out all belt guards in
place.
Beneath belt/pulley
cover
On Control Panel (for electric start model)
On Control Panel (for recoil start model)
On left side of
mower deck
On top, rear of engine platform
A
CK
DANGER
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
OBJECTS MAY BE THROWN
FROM MOWER.
• Before mowing, clear lawn
of all debris.
• Disengage wheel drive
before adjusting height.
WARNING
MAXIMUM SAFE OPERATING
ANGLE IS 15
O
.
• Exceeding maximum safe
operating angle may cause
tipping or loss of footing.
• Do not mow on wet slopes.
• Mow across slopes, not up
and down
WARNING
PLACE FOOT ON TIRE WHEN STARTING
1915475.A (11/97)
RELEASE OPERATOR
PRESENCE CONTROL
TO DISENGAGE
MOWER.
LIFT FOR
REVERSE
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY READ ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CAREFULLY.
• Read owner/operator manual.
• Do not allow children or untrained adults to
operate machine.
• Use caution when approaching obstacles that
block your view.
• Keep all safety devices in place and in working
order.
• Do not mow when children or others are near.
• Disengage wheel drive before adjusting height.
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RELEASE OPERATOR
PRESENCE CONTROL
TO DISENGAGE
MOWER.
LIFT FOR
REVERSE
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY READ ALL SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS CAREFULLY.
• Read owner/operator manual.
• Do not allow children or untrained adults to
operate machine.
• Use caution when approaching obstacles that
block your view.
• Keep all safety devices in place and in working
order.
• Do not mow when children or others are near.
• Disengage wheel drive before adjusting height.
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