I. FOR SAFE OPERATION
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3.27. Do not carry passengers.
3.28. Never carry children, even when the cutting
means are not moving. Children may fall off
the lawn mower and become seriously injured
or prevent you from operating the lawn mower
safely. Children who have been given rides in
the past may suddenly appear in the mowing
area for another ride and be run over or backed
over by the lawn mower.
3.29. Before stopping the engine, be sure to lower
the mower deck onto the ground, apply the
parking brakes, and turn the PTO lever to the
OFF position.
3.30. Before leaving the operating position of the lawn
mower for any reason, always do the following:
- Stop the lawn mower on level ground.
- Stop the cutting unit(s), disengage PTO, and
lower the attachment(s).
- Disengage
the
drive(s).
- Set the parking brake.
- Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts
to stop.