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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
9. Your tractor is designed to cut normal residential grass of a
height no more than 10” (25 cm). Do not attempt to mow
through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g. pasture) or piles of dry
leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust
and/or build up on the tractor deck presenting a potential
fire hazard.
10. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while
backing to avoid a back-over accident.
11. Never carry passengers.
12. Stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) from drop-offs, ditches,
embankments or the edge of water. The tractor could suddenly
turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge
caves in.
13. A missing or damaged chute deflector can cause blade contact
or thrown object injuries.
14. Do not operate the tractor without the chute deflector or entire
grass catcher in its proper place.
15. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These
can change the stability of the tractor. Always follow the
attachment manufacturer’s instructions.
16. Stop the blades when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and
while not cutting grass.
17. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
This tractor is not intended for use on any public roadway.
18. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
19. Do not operate the tractor while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
20. Slow down before turning. Operate the tractor smoothly. Avoid
erratic operation and excessive speed.
21. The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause serious
burn injuries. Do not touch. Allow the tractor to cool for five
minutes before attempting any service.
22. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas.
CHILDREN
1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
tractor and the mowing activity. They do not understand the
dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last
saw them.
2. 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.
3. Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may
fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe tractor
operation. Children who have been given rides in the past could
suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run
over or backed over by the tractor.
4. Be alert and turn tractor off if a child or bystander enters
the area.
5. To avoid back-over accidents, always look behind and down for
small children.
6. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways,
shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a
child who may run into the path of the tractor.
7. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
tractor. Children 14 and over should read and understand the
instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on
the tractor and should be trained and supervised by an adult.
8. Do not allow any child to joy ride on the tractor. The tractor is
not a toy or a go-cart. Warn your children that the tractor can be
dangerous and they must stay away from it at all times.
9. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can
suffer burns from a hot muffler.
10. Remove key when tractor is unattended to prevent
unauthorized operation. Make certain the key is inaccessible to
small children.
SLOPE OPERATION
1. Slopes are a 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.
2. For your safety, measure any slope before using the tractor on
the sloped area. Use a slope measuring device in addition to the
slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes
before operating this tractor on a sloped or hilly area. Smart
phone applications can also be utilized to measure slopes. If the
slope is greater than 15° (25%) as shown on the slope gauge or a
slope measuring device, do not operate this tractor on that area
or serious injury could result.
3. Do not mow on slopes greater than 15° (25%).
4. Do not mow across slopes, only mow up and down slopes that
are less than 15° (25%). Use low speeds and avoid sudden turns.
5. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding
or a loss of control.
6. Do not operate tractor under any conditions where traction,
steering, or stability is in question. Tires could slide even if the
wheels are stopped.
7. Avoid starting and stopping on slopes. Avoid making sudden
changes in speed or direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
8. Use extra care while operating tractor with grass catcher or
other attachment(s). They can affect the stability of the tractor.
Do not use grass catcher on slopes greater than 10° (17%).
9. Do not try to stabilize the tractor by putting your foot on
the ground.
10. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make
sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid acceleration
could cause the front of the tractor to lift and rapidly roll over
backwards, which could cause serious injury or death.
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