•
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting
units.
•
Never carry passengers and keep pets and
bystanders away.
•
Be alert, slow down and use caution when
making turns. Look behind and to the side
before changing directions.
•
Slow down and use caution when crossing
roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not
mowing.
•
Be aware of the mower discharge direction and
do not point it at anyone.
•
Do not operate the mower under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
•
Use extreme care when loading or unloading
the machine into a trailer or truck.
•
Use care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.
Slope Operation
•
Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
•
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, steep
banks or water. Wheels dropping over edges
can cause rollovers, which may result in serious
injury, death or drowning.
•
Do not mow slopes when grass is wet. Slippery
conditions reduce traction and could cause
sliding and loss of control.
•
Do not make sudden turns or rapid speed
changes.
•
Use a walk behind mower and/or a hand
trimmer near drop-offs, ditches, steep banks
or water.
•
Reduce speed and use extreme caution on
slopes.
•
Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
•
Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises
that change the operating angle, as rough
terrain could overturn the machine.
•
Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill
because the mower may tip backwards.
•
Be aware that loss of traction may occur going
downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels
may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss
of braking and steering.
•
Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on
a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the
blades and proceed slowly off the slope.
•
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations
for wheel weights or counterweights to
improve stability.
•
Use extreme care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stability of
the machine and cause loss of control.
Using the Rollover Protection System
(ROPS)
•
Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked
position and use the seat belt when operating
the machine.
•
Be certain that the seat belt can be released
quickly in the event of an emergency.
•
Be aware there is no rollover protection when
the roll bar is down.
•
Check the area to be mowed and never fold
the ROPS in areas where there are slopes, drop
offs or water.
•
Lower the rollbar only when absolutely
necessary. Do not wear the seat belt with the
roll bar folded down.
•
Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e.
branches, doorways, electrical wires) before
driving under any objects and do not contact
them.
Maintenance and storage
•
Disengage drives, lower implement, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key
or disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning
or repairing.
•
Clean grass and debris from cutting units,
drives, mufflers, and engine to help prevent
fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
•
Let engine cool before storing and do not store
near flame.
•
Shut off fuel while storing or transporting. Do
not store fuel near flames or drain indoors.
•
Park machine on level ground. Never allow
untrained personnel to service machine.
•
Use jack stands to support components when
required.
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Summary of Contents for Z597-D Z Master
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