Woods Equipment MX54 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Safety 5
Mow’n Machine Vacuum (10/8/2004)
Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters
the mowing area.
Before attempting to unplug vacuum hoses, dis-
engage PTO, stop power unit, and remove key.
Before performing any service or maintenance,
lower attachment to ground, turn off power unit
engine, remove key, and disconnect battery ground
cable (negative -).
Be sure either the discharge chute, mulching
end cap, or complete vacuum attachment is
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
TRANSPORTATION
Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine onto a trailer or truck.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
MAINTENANCE
Before attempting to unplug vacuum hoses, dis-
engage PTO, stop power unit, and remove key.
Before performing any service or maintenance,
lower attachment to ground, turn off power unit
engine, remove key, and disconnect battery ground
cable (negative -).
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo-
nents in any way.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head.
Make sure attachment is properly secured,
adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Keep all persons away from operator control
area while performing adjustments, service, or
maintenance.
Tighten all bolts, nuts and screws to torque
chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are
installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition before putting unit into service.
Make sure all safety decals are installed.
Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for
location.)
Make sure shields and guards are properly
installed and in good condition. Replace if dam-
aged.
STORAGE
Keep children and bystanders away from stor-
age area.
SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!