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ways wear safety glasses, long pants, gloves, hearing
protection and safety shoes when operating or
maintaining this unit. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing
and do not operate the machine for more than 2 hours
without hearing protection.
Be
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aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction
and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower
without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its
proper place.
Do n
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ot put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate
hands and feet.
A missin
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g or damaged discharge cover can cause blade
contact or thrown object injuries.
Stop the
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blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads and while not cutting grass.
Watch fo
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r traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any
public roadway.
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
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alcohol or drugs.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Never carry passengers.
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Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and
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while backing to avoid a back-over accident. Be aware
and pay attention to the safety system function that
stops power to the blades when driving in reverse. If not
fuctioning properly, contact an authorized dealer for safety
system inspection and repair.
Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly.
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Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.
Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait
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until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing
grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing
any grass or debris, or making any adjustments.
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn
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off blade(s), place drive speed control pedals in neutral,
set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before
dismounting.
Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into
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a trailer or truck. This machine should not be driven up or
down ramp(s), because the machine could tip over, causing
serious personal injury. The machine must be pushed
manually on ramp(s) to load or unload properly.
Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do
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not touch.
Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under
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low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc.,
where the operator may be struck or pulled from the
machine, which could result in serious injury.
Disengage all attachment clutches, set the parking brake
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to the ‘
On’
position and move the speed control pedals to
the neutral position before attempting to start the engine.
Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass
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(e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may
contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the mower
deck presenting a potential fire hazard.
Never attempt to operate the traction unit without the
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mowing deck attached.
Keep the machine and especially the engine/pump and
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hydraulic components clean and free of grease, grass and
leaves to reduce the potential for over heating and fire.
Use
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only accessories and attachments approved for this
machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand
and follow all instructions provided with the approved
accessory or attachment.
Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are
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involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related
injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability
to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect
themselves and others from serious injury.
If situations occ
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ur which are not covered in this manual, use
care and good judgment. Contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
Do not o
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perate or start machines if there are fuel or oil
leaks or spillage. Clean it up.
Do not stop or park machine over dry leaves, grass, debris,
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etc. that could be combustible.
Do not operate machines that have been damaged or have
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not been properly maintained. If the machine has been
damaged, then have it repaired.
When looking for oil leaks, never run your hand over
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hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings. Never tighten or adjust
hydraulic hoses, lines or fittings while the system is under
pressure. If high-pressure oil penetrates the skin, the oil
must be removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar
with this form of injury or gangrene may result. Do not
check for hydraulic leaks with any part of the body.
When operating this machine in the forward direction, do
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not allow the speed control pedals to return to the neutral
position on their own. Always operate them smoothly and
avoid any sudden movements of the pedals when starting
or stopping.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over
accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes
require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you
feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this
manual to measure slopes before operating this machine on
a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 20 degrees as
shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this machine on that
area or serious injury could result.
Do:
Mow across slopes, not up and down. Exercise extreme
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caution when changing direction on slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
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objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed so that you
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will not have to stop while on the slope. Avoid starting
or stopping on a slope. If the tires are unable to maintain
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly and
carefully straight down the slope.
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