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Section 2
WARNING
DO NOT use your hand to dislodge the clogged
discharge chute. Use a stick or other device to
remove clogged material after the engine has
stopped running and the blades have stopped
turning.
Be alert for holes, rocks, roots and other hidden
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hazards in the terrain. Keep away from any drop-
offs. Beware of overhead obstructions (low limbs,
etc.), underground obstacles (sprinklers, pipes, tree
roots, etc.). Cautiously enter a new area. Be alert for
hidden hazards.
Disengage power to cutter deck before backing up.
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Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary
and then only after observation of the entire area
behind the mower. If you must mow in reverse,
maintain a constant lookout to the rear of the
machine and mow slowly.
DO NOT turn sharply. Use care when backing up.
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Disengage power to cutter deck before crossing
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roads, walks or gravel drives.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
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NEVER raise the deck with the blades engaged.
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Take all possible precautions when leaving the
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machine unattended, such as disengaging the
mower, stopping the engine, and removing the key.
Disengage power to the attachments when
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transporting or when not in use.
The machine and attachments should be stopped
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and inspected for damage after striking a foreign
object, and damage should be repaired before
restarting and operating the machine.
CAUTION
Do not touch the engine or the muffler while the
engine is running or immediately after stopping.
These areas may be hot enough to cause a
burn.
DANGER
DO NOT run the engine inside a building or
a confined area without proper ventilation.
Exhaust fumes are hazardous and contain
carbon monoxide which can cause brain injury
and death.
Keep hands and feet away from cutter blades and
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moving parts. Contact can injure.
Transport the mower using a heavy duty trailer
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or truck. Insure the trailer or truck has all of the
necessary lighting and markings as required by
laws, codes, and ordinances. Secure a trailer with a
safety chain.
Be cautious when loading and unloading onto
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trailers or trucks. Use only a full width ramp.
When transporting the mower, make sure the
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transmission is in neutral, the neutral latches are in
the neutral lock position, the engine is off with the
key removed, and the wheels have been blocked.
Tie the mower down securely using straps, chains,
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cable, or ropes. Both front and rear straps must be
directed down and outward from machine.
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
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trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
NEVER leave the machine running unattended.
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MAINTENANCE CONSIDERATIONS &
2.5
STORAGE
Never make adjustments to the machine with the
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engine running unless specifically instructed to do
so. If the engine is running, keep hands, feet, and
clothing away from moving parts.
Place the transmission in neutral, neutral latches in
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the neutral lock position, stop engine and remove
key or disconnect spark plug wire to prevent
accidental starting of the engine when servicing or
adjusting the machine. Wait for all movement to stop
before adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
Remove spark plug wire before making any repairs.
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