Danger: Fire Hazard - Keep the unit
free of grass, leaves and excess oil. Do
not add fuel while engine is hot or
running. Stop engine and allow to cool
for at least 3 minutes prior to adding
fuel. Do not add fuel indoors, in an
enclosed trailer, garage or other
enclosed areas. Clean up spilled fuel.
Do not smoke while operating this
machine.
Danger: Thrown Objects - This
machine is capable of thrown objects
and debris. Keep bystanders away.
Danger: Dismemberment - This
mower deck can amputate limbs. Keep
hands and feet away from blades.
Danger: Carbon Monoxide
Poisoning - Do not operate the engine
in an unventilated area.
Danger: Machine Rollover -
Operating on steep slops can cause
sliding and loss of steering, control and
rollover.
Danger: Dismemberment - This
machine can crush and cut. Keep
hands away from belts and pulleys.
Warning: Hot Surface - Avoid contact
with engine and hot surfaces. Wait for
unit to cool before touching.
Warning: Fire Hazard - Keep children,
open flames and sparks away from the
battery, which could ignite explosive
gases.
Warning: Sulfuric acid can cause
blindness or severe burns - Always
wear safety goggles or a face shield
when working on or near a battery.
Warning: Batteries produce
explosive gases - Read and
understand the Operator’s Manual
before using this machine.
Important: Do not discard a battery
in the trash - Contact local authorities
for disposal and/or recycling of
batteries.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol
indicates a potential personal injury
hazard. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is
used with the alert symbol to designate a degree or level of
hazard seriousness. A safety symbol may be used to represent
the type of hazard. The signal word NOTICE is used to address
practices not related to personal injury.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE addresses practices not related to personal injury.
Safety Interlock System
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These safety
systems are present for your safety, do not attempt to bypass
safety switches, and never tamper with safety devices. Check
their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Test 1 — Engine should NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is not engaged, OR
• Forward speed control lever is not in the NEUTRAL position.
Test 2 — Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is NOT engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged, AND
• Forward speed control lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
Test 3 — Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator releases the operator presence handles with the
PTO engaged OR
• Operator releases the operator presence handles with the
parking brake disengaged.
Test 4 — Blade Brake Check:
Rotor blades and rotor and gearbox drive belts should come to
a complete stop within five (5) seconds after electric PTO switch
is turned off (or operator releases the operator presence
handles). If rotor and gearbox drive belts does not stop within
five (5) seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must be turned
off, parking brake must be engaged, the forward speed control
lever must be locked in the NEUTRAL position, and the operator
must engage the operator presence handles in order to start the
engine.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do NOT operate it. See
your authorized dealer. Under no circumstance should you
attempt to defeat the purpose of the safety interlock system.
Features and Controls
Control Locations & Functions
The information below briefly describes the function of individual
controls. Starting, stopping, driving, and mowing require the
combined use of several controls applied in specific sequences.
To learn what combination and sequence of controls to use for
various tasks see the Operation section.
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