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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ....................................... 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................................. 4
WARRANTY................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 6-8
OPERATION ............................................................. 9-13
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 14
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 14-17
SERVICE AND AD JUST MENTS ............................ 18-23
STORAGE .................................................................... 24
TROU BLE SHOOT ING ............................................ 25-26
REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR .................................. 28-43
REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE...................................... 44-49
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE.........................................
BACK COVER..................................................................
WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal
starting when setting up, trans
port ing,
ad just ing or making repairs, al ways dis-
con nect spark plug wire and place wire
where it cannot contact spark plug.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers or children even with the blades
off.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways
look down and behind before and while backing.
• Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured
or interfere with safe machine operation.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful
care of another responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children.
• Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could over turn
the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have
to stop or shift while on the slope.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
• If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift
into reverse and back down slowly.
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in neu-
tral, you may lose control of the trac tor.
WARNING: Tow only the at tach ments that
are recommended by and com
ply with
specifi cations of the man u fac tur er of your
tractor. Use common sense when towing.
Operate only at the lowest pos si ble speed
when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while
on a slope, is dan ger ous. Tires can lose
trac tion with the ground and cause you to
lose control of your tractor.
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
SAFETY RULES
