25.
MOW ONLY DURING DAYLIGHT.
26.
THIS MACHINE IS NOT MEANT FOR
HIGHWAY OR STREET USE.
It is not
a recreational vehicle and it should not
be operated as such.
27.
ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE MOWER
BLADE CLUTCH
when transporting.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Your
Country Clipper
Zero Turning Radius
Mower is equipped with switches interlocked for
your safety.
ON JOYSTICK MODELS
NEUTRAL IS WHEN THE
JOYSTICK IS IN THE
“DOWN”
POSITION.
ON TWIN STICK MODELS
NEUTRAL IS WHEN
BOTH HANDLES ARE IN THE
“OUT”
POSITION.
1.
The mower blades must be disengaged
before engine will start.
2.
The Control Lever(s) must be in the
neutral position before the engine will
start.
3.
The engine will stop if the mower blade
clutch is engaged when the operator
leaves the driver’s seat.
4.
The engine will stop if the Control
Lever(s) are not in the neutral position
when the operator leaves the driver’s
seat.
5.
The engine will stop if the brake is
“SET”
and the Control Lever(s) are not
in the neutral position.
6.
The engine will stop if the brake is
“SET”
and the mower blade clutch is
engaged.
DO NOT OPERATE MOWER IF SAFETY
SWITCHES ARE NOT OPERATING
PROPERLY
START UP AND OPERATION
CHECKLIST BEFORE OPERATION
1.
Make sure fuel tank is full. Use regular
unleaded gasoline (see engine owner’s
manual for more details).
WARNING
HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE -- IT IS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DO NOT SMOKE.
ENGINE SHOULD BE OFF AND COOL. USE
APPROVED GAS CONTAINER. NEVER FILL
TANK INDOORS. WIPE UP ANY SPILLS.
REPLACE CAP TIGHTLY.
2.
Make sure dirt and foreign matter is kept
out of gas tank. Use a clean funnel and
gas can.
3.
Do not mix oil with gasoline.
4.
Do not use white, high test or premium
gasoline. Do not use de-icers,
carburetor cleaners, or other such
additives.
5.
Check the crankcase oil level. Make
sure the engine is off. The mower
should be parked on a level area. Do
not overfill. (See your engine manual for
more detailed instruction.)
6.
Check the hydrostatic transmission oil
level. (See “Maintenance” section of this
manual.)
7.
Check battery fluid level.
8.
Inspect
V-belts.
9.
Check tire pressure:
Model
Front tires
Rear tires
All
Models
12 psi
12 psi
10.
Make sure underside of mower deck is
free of grass.
11.
Make sure mower blades are sharp and
secured tightly.
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