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SAFE OPERATION
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10. When using any attachments, never direct discharge
material toward bystanders. Do not allow anyone and
pets near the attachments while in operation.
Do not mow when bystanders are present in the
mowing area.
11. To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine exhaust area
free of grass or leaves.
12. Be sure rotating blades and engine are stopped and
the key is removed before placing hands or feet near
blades and cleaning blockages or unclogging chute.
13. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units. Shut
the engine off and wait for all movement to stop before
removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.
14. Always inspect the mower for damage after striking a
foreign object. Repair or replace any damaged parts
before restarting.
15. Operate during daylight or in bright artificial light.
16. If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, disengage
the drive to the attachments, stop the engine and
remove the key. Then check the machine immediately.
17. Do not operate the machine when there is a possibility
of lightning. Even if the machine is equipped with a
cabin, the operator is not protected from lightning.
18. Never raise the deck with the blades running.
Stop blades if not mowing.
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Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are attracted to the
machine and mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you last
saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.
2. Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
3. Before and when backing, look behind and down for
small children.
4. Never carry children. They may fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with safe machine
operation.
5. Never allow children to operate the machine, even
under adult supervision. Local regulation can restrict
the age of the operator.
6. Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other obstructions that might hide
children from sight.
7. Do not mow in reverse unless it is absolutely
necessary.
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Operators, age 60 years and above
Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,
are involved in a large percentage of machine-related
injuries. These operators must evaluate their ability to
operate the machine safely enough to protect themselves
and others from serious injury.
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Pulling loads
Use extra care when pulling loads to reduce the risk of
serious personal injury or death due to a machine tip-over.
a) Pull only from the hitch. Never attach loads to the axle
housing or any other point above hitch.
b) Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c) Do not turn sharply.
d) Use care when backing.
e) Use front ballast or wheel weights when suggested in
this Operator's Manual.
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Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of
towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and
distance to stop.
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Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
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Use additional caution when turning or operating
under adverse surface conditions.
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Operation on slopes
Slopes are 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.
If the engine stops when operating on a slope apply the
parking brake immediately to prevent machine run away.
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1. To avoid tip over, operate across the slopes not up and
down. Stay off hills and slopes too steep for safe
operation.
2. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
3. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards. Keep away from drop-offs. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
4. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel
weight or counterweights to improve stability.
5. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
If tires lose traction, disengage PTO and proceed
slowly straight down the slope.
6. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on
slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tip-over or loss of
control.
