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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Never use the machine indoors or in
spaces lacking proper ventilation. The
exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide,
an odorless, poisonous, and lethal gas.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
run over or into anything. If necessary,
make repairs before starting.
• Never make adjustments with the engine
running.
• The machine is tested and approved only
with the equipment originally provided or
recommended by the manufacturer.
• The blades are sharp and can cause
cuts and gashes. Wrap the blades or use
protective gloves when handling them.
• Check the parking brake’s functionality
regularly. Adjust and service as
necessary.
• The mulch deck shall only be used when
higher quality mowing is desired in
familiar areas.
• Reduce the risk of fire by removing
grass, leaves, and other debris that may
have accumulated on the machine. Allow
the machine to cool before putting it in
storage.
Transport
• The machine is heavy and can cause
serious crushing injuries. Be extra
cautious when it is loaded on or
unloaded from a vehicle or trailer.
• Use an approved trailer to transport the
machine. Activate the parking brake, turn
off the fuel supply, and fasten the
machine with approved fastening
devices, such as bands, chains, or
ropes, when transporting.
• Check and abide by local traffic
regulations before transporting or driving
the machine on any road.
8011-515
Never drive the machine in an enclosed space
8011-514
Clean the machine regularly
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The parking brake is not sufficient to lock
the machine in place during transport.
Ensure that the machine is well fastened
to the transport vehicle. Reverse the
machine onto the transport vehicle to
avoid tipping it over.