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7. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
8. Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure
of your footing; keep a firm grip on the handle and walk,
never run.
OPERATIONOPERATION
OPERATIONOPERATION
OPERATION
1. Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine.
2. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating
parts when operating mower.
3. Disengage blade drive when crossing gravel drives,
walks, roads or under any condition where thrown objects
might be a hazard.
4. After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates
abnormally, stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug. Inspect the mower for any damage and repair the
damage.
5. Stop the engine and wait for the blades to stop rotating
whenever you leave the operating position for any
reason, including emptying the grass catcher or making
any adjustments or repairs.
6. Mow across slopes, never up and down. Use caution
when changing direction on slopes. Always turn uphill.
Do not mow very steep slopes. Do not use sulky on any
slopes.
7. When parking mower, stop engine and leave drive
levers down in DRIVE position with transmission in gear
to prevent rolling. Never park mower on a slope.
8. NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, WITH8. NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, WITH
8. NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, WITH8. NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, WITH
8. NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, WITH
ENGINE RUNNING, IN AN ENCLOSED ORENGINE RUNNING, IN AN ENCLOSED OR
ENGINE RUNNING, IN AN ENCLOSED ORENGINE RUNNING, IN AN ENCLOSED OR
ENGINE RUNNING, IN AN ENCLOSED OR
CONFINED AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATIONCONFINED AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION
CONFINED AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATIONCONFINED AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION
CONFINED AREA WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION
OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST.OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST.
OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST.OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST.
OF THE ENGINE EXHAUST.
MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
1. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to keep mower
in safe operating condition.
2. Never store the mower with gas in the tank inside a
building where fumes can reach an open flame or spark.
Allow engine to cool before storing in an enclosure.
3. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
4. Check grass catcher assembly frequently for wear or
deterioration. Replace bag if loose seams or tears are
evident.
5.Have your mower inspected and serviced each year
by an authorized YAZOO/KEES dealer. Determine if
any additional devices are available which might upgrade
the saftey of your mower.
6. Use only authentic YAZOO\KEES replacement parts
to insure the saftey and quality of your mower is
maintained.
7. Saftey decals should be replaced if they are missing
or illegible. Decals may be purchased from your
YAZOO/KEES dealer or from YAZOO/KEES.
WARNING: Failure to comply with the followingWARNING: Failure to comply with the following
WARNING: Failure to comply with the followingWARNING: Failure to comply with the following
WARNING: Failure to comply with the following
instructions may result in serious injury to theinstructions may result in serious injury to the
instructions may result in serious injury to theinstructions may result in serious injury to the
instructions may result in serious injury to the
operator or other persons. The owner mustoperator or other persons. The owner must
operator or other persons. The owner mustoperator or other persons. The owner must
operator or other persons. The owner must
understand these instructions, and must allowunderstand these instructions, and must allow
understand these instructions, and must allowunderstand these instructions, and must allow
understand these instructions, and must allow
only persons who understand these instructionsonly persons who understand these instructions
only persons who understand these instructionsonly persons who understand these instructions
only persons who understand these instructions
to operate the mower. Each person operatingto operate the mower. Each person operating
to operate the mower. Each person operatingto operate the mower. Each person operating
to operate the mower. Each person operating
the mower must be of sound mind and body andthe mower must be of sound mind and body and
the mower must be of sound mind and body andthe mower must be of sound mind and body and
the mower must be of sound mind and body and
must not be under the influence of any mindmust not be under the influence of any mind
must not be under the influence of any mindmust not be under the influence of any mind
must not be under the influence of any mind
altering substance.altering substance.
altering substance.altering substance.
altering substance.
If you have any questions pertaining to yourIf you have any questions pertaining to your
If you have any questions pertaining to yourIf you have any questions pertaining to your
If you have any questions pertaining to your
mower which your dealer cannot answer call ormower which your dealer cannot answer call or
mower which your dealer cannot answer call ormower which your dealer cannot answer call or
mower which your dealer cannot answer call or
write,write,
write,write,
write,
YAZOO/KEES POWER EQUIPMENT L.L.C., P.O.YAZOO/KEES POWER EQUIPMENT L.L.C., P.O.
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TRAININGTRAINING
TRAININGTRAINING
TRAINING
1. Read this manual carefully and question your
dealer if something is not clear. Should the dealer be
unable or unavailable to answer your questions, call
or write our factory.
2. Be thouroughly familiar with the controls and proper
use of the equipment.
3. DO NOT allow children in the yard or area when the
mower is operating.
4. DO NOT allow pre-teenage children to operate
mower.
5. Allow only responsible teenagers with mature
judgment to operate mower and only when being
supervised.
6. Keep the area clear of all persons, particularly
small children and pets.
PREPARATIONPREPARATION
PREPARATIONPREPARATION
PREPARATION
1. The use of personal protective equipment, such as
(but not limited to) protection for the eyes, ears, feet
and head is highly recommended.
2. Never operate the mower without proper guards,
covers, safety switches and devices in place and
properly functioning. Inspect to determine that these
safety devices are installed properly, are in good
condition and operate properly. If the condition of any
of these devices is questionable, they must be
replaced or repaired before using the mower.
3. Thoroughly inspect the area and remove all stones,
sticks, wire and other debris. Also note other possible
hazards such as holes, stumps, sprinkler heads etc..
4. Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing
open shoes. Always wear substantial footwear and
long pants.
5. Fill gasoline tank before starting the engine. Only
use an approved gasoline container. Do not smoke
near open gasoline containers. Do not fill gasoline
tank indoors or when engine is running or hot. Wipe
off any spilled gasoline before starting engine.
6. Never attempt to make any adjustments (even the
smallest) when engine is running.
SAFETY