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ENCORE PROWLER MID CUT
Your mower is only as safe as the operator!
Operator carelessness or error may result in
serious bodily injury. Improper maintenance of the
machine may also result in injury. Please read and
follow these instructions on Safe Operation and be
certain that anyone using this mower fully
understands and follows these instructions.
1.
Familiarize yourself with the controls and
know
how to stop the rider and mower deck quickly.
2.
Inspect your work area carefully. Remove debris
from the area to be cut. Keep all bystanders away
from the mowing area.
3.
Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands and
feet clear of the mower deck.
4.
Never direct the discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine
while in operation.
5.
The machine is not intended for highway or street
use. Never carry passengers!
6.
Never tamper with safety devices or guards. If a
guard or safety device is damaged or removed,
replace it before operating the rider.
7.
Handle gasoline carefully. Use an approved
gasoline container. Fill the fuel tank, to within 1"
from the neck, with good quality unleaded gaso-
line.
8.
Drive levers must be in the Neutral position and
the Blade Clutch must be disengaged before
starting engine.
9.
Operator must wear proper shoes and clothing,
which may include safety glasses and ear protec-
tion.
10. Mow only during daylight hours or under very good
artificial light.
11. The safety shield over the Grass Discharge area
must always be bolted in place and in the DOWN
position unless the Grass Catcher is being used.
12. If a solid object has been hit by the blades stop the
machine and check for damage. Repair or replace
any damaged/broken part prior to restarting the
engine.
13. To avoid burns,
DO NOT TOUCH
the engine or
muffler immediately after operation.
14. Disengage blades when transporting and when
crossing walks and gravel roads.
15.
Do NOT
mow close to drop-offs, deep ditches or
other hazards.
Do NOT
stop or start suddenly
when going uphill or downhill. Mow up and down
the face of steep slopes; NEVER mow across the
face. If a steep hill must be ascended, BACK up
the hill, drive forward when descending.
16. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on
slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss
of control. Be especially cautious when changing
direction on slopes.
17. The Mid-Cut Prowler is
NOT
designed for towing.
Only factory approved Grass Collection
Systems are permitted
.
WARNING:
DO NOT
allow children to operate the machine.
DO NOT
allow any adult to operate the
machine without proper instruction.
CAUTION:
Never add fuel to the tank while the engine is
running or hot. ALWAYS WAIT at least five
minutes before refueling and REFUEL WITH THE
ENGINE OFF. KEEP FUEL AWAY FROM
SPARKS OR FLAMES. WIPE AWAY any fuel
spillage BEFORE starting unit. Never fill the fuel
tank indoors. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Gasoline is highly flammable - NO SMOKING.
