Safety Instructions - Operating
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14.
The maximum recommended slope operat-
ing angle is 15 degrees or 26% grade.
When
operating the machine on a slope, reduce speed
and use caution to start, stop, and maneuver.
To prevent tipping or loss of control of the ma-
chine, avoid sharp turns or sudden changes in
direction.
Do not operate the machine on a
slope greater than 15 degrees.
15.
Never adjust cutting height with the engine
running. Before
adjusting cutting height or
servicing, disengage the blade clutch (PTO),
stop the engine, and remove the ignition key.
Wait for all movement to stop before getting off
the seat.
NOTE:
A blade/blower brake should normally
stop drive line rotation within five (5) seconds of
disengaging the PTO clutch.
16. For side discharge mower decks,
do not oper-
ate with the grass deflector shield removed.
Keep the deflector in the lowest possible posi
-
tion.
17. When using the tilt-up deck,
observe the fol-
lowing recommendations:
a. Do not move tractor with deck in tilt-up
position.
b. Never tilt body forward with deck in tilt-up
position.
18.
Do not operate the machine with the grass
catcher in the DUMP position or with the
back door OPEN.
Dangerous projectiles may
be thrown out of the discharge chute or the back
of the grass catcher.
19.
Use care when closing the grass catcher
door.
Keep fingers and hands away from the
hinge and pinch points when the door is being
closed. Also, keep fingers and hands clear of
the door frame. The door is held closed with
springs and the door may slam shut with con-
siderable force.
20.
In case of a clogged or plugged mower deck
or GHS catching system:
a. Disengage the blade clutch (PTO) and turn
the engine off before leaving the seat.
b.
LOOK
to make sure blade drive shaft and
blower drive pulley movement has stopped
before trying to unclog the system.
c. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
d. Never place hands under the deck or in the
GHS blower - use a stick or similar tool to
remove clogged material.
21. If the cutting blades strike a solid object or the
machine begins to vibrate abnormally,
immediately disengage the blade clutch
(PTO), stop the engine, and wait for all
moving parts to stop.
To prevent accidental
starting, disconnect the spark plug wire.
Thoroughly inspect the mower and repair any
damage before restarting the engine and
operating the mower. Make sure cutter blades
are in good condition and blade nuts are torqued
to 60 lb·ft (81 N·m).
22.
Do not touch the engine or muffler while the
engine is running
or immediately after stop-
ping the engine. These areas may be hot
enough to cause serious burns.
23. When leaving the machine unattended,
disen-
gage the blade clutch (PTO), stop the en-
gine, and remove the key.
CAUTION
Use leg muscles and firm footing when lift
-
ing the catcher to dump; avoid bending at
the waist and using back muscles in order
to prevent back injury.
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