Not for
Reproduction
Children
Tragic accidents can occur with children. Do not allow them
anywhere near the area of operation. Children are often attracted
to the unit and mowing activity. Never assume that children will
remain where you last saw them. If there is a risk that children
may enter the area where you are mowing, have another
responsible adult watch them.
Slope Operation
You could be seriously injured if you use this unit on too steep
of a slope. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep where you
do not have adequate footing and unit traction (and control) can
cause you to lose control and possibly slip and fall or roll the
unit over.
Always mow across slopes, not up and down (you could slip
and fall.)
Also, note that the surface you are on can greatly impact your
ability to safely operate this machine. Wet grass or soft soil can
seriously affect your footing and traction of the unit. Do not
operate on slopes that are slippery, wet, or have soft soil.
Thrown Objects
This unit has spinning mower blades. These blades can pick
up and throw debris that could seriously injure a bystander. Be
sure to clean up the area to be mowed and remove objects that
could be thrown by the blade BEFORE you start mowing.
Do not operate this unit without the entire grass catcher or
discharge guard (deflector) in place.
Also, do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running!
If someone does enter the area, shut the unit off immediately
until they leave.
Moving Parts
This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you or
someone else. However, if you stay in the operator zone (area
behind the handles and controls), and follow the safety rules in
this operator’s manual, the unit is safe to operate.
The mower deck has spinning mower blades that can amputate
hands and feet. Do not allow anyone near the unit while it is
running! Keep safety devices (guards, shields, and switches)
in place and working.
To help you, the operator, use this equipment safely, it is
equipped with an operator-present safety system. Do NOT
attempt to alter or bypass the system. See your dealer
immediately if the system does not pass all the safety interlock
system tests found in this manual.
Fuel and Maintenance
Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine and remove the
key before doing any cleaning, refueling or servicing.
Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke
while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot
or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to
adding fuel.
Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage or other
enclosed area that is not well ventilated. Gasoline spills should
be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins.
Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved
for fuel.
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