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TOWING
Max. pulling weight: 500 lbs.
Max. at 5
°
: 440 lbs.
Max tongue weights: 54” = 75 lbs.; 61” = 80 lbs.; 72” = 90 lbs.
2.43 Tow only with a machine that has a hitch specifically designed for towing. Do not attach towed
equipment except at the hitch point.
2.44 Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
2.45 Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
2.46 On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
2.47 Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF FUEL
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling fuel.
2.48 Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and all other sources of ignition.
2.49 Use only an approved fuel container.
2.50 Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running.
2.51 Allow engine to cool before refueling.
2.52 Never fuel the machine indoors.
2.53 Do not store machine near open flame or source of ignition, such as a water heater or furnace.
2.54 Remove equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a fuel dispenser nozzle.
2.55 Never fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
2.56 Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until the fueling
is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device. Always allow any spilled fuel to completely dry
before attempting to start the mower.
2.57 If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
2.58 Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten securely.
Tank is full when level reaches
bottom of fill tube.
GENERAL SERVICE
2.59 Never operate machine in a closed area where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
2.60 Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Never operate a
poorly maintained machine.
2.61 Do not touch hot areas of the machine.
2.62 Never interfere with the intended function of a safety device or reduce the protection provided by a
safety device. Check their proper operation regularly.
2.63 Keep the entire machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel-soaked debris. Failure to do so can affect the safety and functionality of the machine,
as well as increase the danger of a fire due to contact with the hot surfaces of the machine.
2.64 Allow machine to cool before storing.
2.65 If you strike something with the mower, turn the mower and blades off, engage the parking brake, and
inspect the machine for damage. Repair, if necessary, before resuming.
2.66 Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
