MTD 47RIAHA6010, Operator'S Manual

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SAFE OPERATIONS PRACTICES
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WARNING – READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Read, understand and follow all the safety rules and instructions in the
manual(s) and on the tractor before attempting to operate this tractor.
Failure to comply with this information may result in personal injury or
death. Keep this manual in a safe location for future and regular reference.
Using a Smart Phone, scan the QR code symbol to learn more information
concerning the warnings contained on this tractor. You can also go to www.
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WARNING – AVOID THROWN OBJECTS INJURY
Keep helpers at least 75’ (23 meters) from machine during operation.
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects which
could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Do not operate the tractor
without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place.
WARNING – AVOID CHILD BACKOVER/RUNOVER/BLADE INJURY
To avoid back-over accidents, always look behind and down for small children.
Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. Keep bystanders, children
and pets inside during operation under the watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator. Stop tractor if anyone enters the area.
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15
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10ft (3m)
>
10ft (3m)
WARNING – AVOID TIP-OVER/ROLL-OVER INJURY
Do not operate machine on a slope greater than 15° (25%). Do not mow
up or down slopes, only mow across slopes that are less than 15 degrees
(25%). Use low speeds and avoid sudden turns on slopes. Stay at least 10
feet (3 meters) from drop-offs, ditches, embankments or the edge of water.
>10in (25cm)
WARNING – AVOID FIRES
Your tractor is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more
than 10” (25cm). Do not attempt to mow through unusually tall, dry grass
(e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Allow a tractor to cool at least five minutes
before fueling or storing inside an enclosed garage or storage shed.
WARNING – AVOID AMPUTATION INJURY
Do not put hands or feet near or under the cutting deck. Contact with the
blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
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WARNING – AVOID AMPUTATION INJURY
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck.
Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet. Ensure that all
safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) are in place and working.
Belt and/or blade spindle contact can crush or injure body parts.
WARNING – AVOID CRUSH/PINCH POINT INJURY
Read, understand and follow all the safety rules and instructions in the
manual(s) and on the tractor before attempting to service this tractor. For
foot lift models only, the deck lift system is spring-assisted and under
tension. Always use the provided multi-tool to secure the lift system in the
locked position before attempting to remove the mower deck.
WARNING – REMOVE KEY
Always turn off blade(s), move the drive control levers outward into park
position, stop engine and remove key before dismounting. If you are leaving
the tractor unattended, always remove the key to prevent unauthorized use by
children or others.
<5 0lb
(22k g)
<2 50 lb(113kg)
WARNING – AVOID TOWING RELATED INJURY
Do not tow a load that exceeds 250 lbs (113 kg) rolling weight and never exceed
50 lbs (22 kg) tongue weight. Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment. Do not tow on slopes greater than 5 degrees (9%). On slopes, the
weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction,loss of control and/or
loss of the ability to stop. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
WARNING
Your Responsibility — Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and
instructions in this manual and on the machine.
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