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XRZ PRO RS
SAFETY
OPERATING SAFELY
Operating engine parts, especially the muffler, become
extremely hot. Sever burn can result from contact.
Debris such as grass clippings, leaves, brush, etc. can
catch fire
.
– Allow engine parts, especially the muffler, to cool
before touching.
– Remove accumulated debris from engine and
muffler area.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which is an
odorless gas that can kill you.
DO NOT run the engine indoors or in a confined
small area (such as an enclosed trailer) where carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
Starting
– Start only according to instructions in this manual or
on the machine.
– Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If
lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area, DO
NOT operate the machine; seek shelter.
– Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake
is engaged before starting engine. Use seat belts
with the roll bar in the raised and locked position.
– Do not change engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speed can increase the hazard of
personal injury.
Operation
– Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or
under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
– This mower was designed for use by one operator.
Keep all others away during operation.
– Do not operate when people, especially children, or
pets are in the area.
– Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.
– Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while
backing.
– Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks.
– Stop blades when not moving.
– Stop blades when crossing surfaces other than
grass.
– Do not mow with the discharge deflector raised,
removed or altered unless there is a grass
collection system or mulch kit in place and working
properly.
– Do not start the cutting blades until you are ready to
start mowing.
– Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
threes, or other objects that may obscure vision.
– Do not direct discharge towards others.
– Avoid discharing material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may richochet back toward
the operator.
– Obey safety instructions. Failure to do so may
cause injury to yourself and/or others.
– Never leave a running machine unattended. Park
on level ground, turn off blades, stop engine and
remove key before leaving the operator position.
Stopping
– Park the machine on level ground. Stop the engine,
remove the key and wait for all parts to stop moving
before:
- Checking cleaning or working on the mower.
- After striking a foreign object or an abnormal
vibration occurs. Inspect and make any necessary
repairs before restarting and operating the mower.
- Before clearing blockages or unclogging.
– Park the machine on level ground. Stop the
engine, remove the key and wait for all parts to stop
moving.
- Whenever you leave the mower.
- Before refueling.
- Before emptying the grass catcher.
– Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake
is engaged before starting engine. Use seat belts
with the roll bar in the raised and locked position.
– Do not change engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine
at excessive speed can increase the hazard of
personal injury.
CHILDREN
– Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children Children are often
attracted to themachine and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
– Keep children out of the operating area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
– Do not carry children, even with the blade(s) shut
off. Children could fall off and be seriously injured
or interfere with safe machine operation. Children
who have been given rides in the past could sud-
denly appear in the mowing area for another ride
and be run over or backed over by the machine.
WARNING
