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Understand:
• How to operate all controls
• The functions of all controls
• How to STOP in an emergency
• Braking and steering characteristics
• Turning radius and clearances
Keep safety devices or guards in place and functioning
properly. NEVER modify or remove safety devices.
Do not operate without either entire bagger or the
discharge chute in place.
Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging
chute.
Ensure Safety Interlock System is functioning properly.
DO NOT operate unit if safety interlock is damaged or
disabled.
Start and operate unit only when seated in operator’s
position. Steering control levers must be in neutral, PTO
disengaged and parking brake set when starting engine.
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees
or other objects that may obscure vision.
Dust, smoke, fog, etc. can reduce vision and cause an
accident. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Avoid slippery surfaces. Always be sure of your footing.
DO NOT mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause sliding and effect the machine’s stability.
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
Never carry passengers.
DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot
on the ground.
Never direct discharge towards persons or property that
may be injured or damaged by thrown objects. Use
extreme caution on gravel surfaces.
Always stand clear of the discharge area.
ALWAYS disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, remove
key, engage parking brake and allow moving parts to
stop before leaving operator’s position.
Never engage PTO while raising attachment or when
attachment is in raised position.
DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. DO NOT change
engine governor settings or over-speed engine. Slow
down before turning.
DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
ALWAYS look down and behind before and while
backing.
Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an object or if
there is an unusual vibration. Repair, if necessary, before
restarting. Never make adjustments or repairs with the
engine running.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut you. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them. NEVER weld or straighten mower blades.
Rotation of one blade may cause rotation of the other
blades.
Take all possible precautions when leaving unit
unattended. Shut off engine. Remove wire from spark
plug and secure it away from spark plug.
ALWAYS remove key to prevent unauthorized use.
Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those you can
safely control and the unit can safely handle.
Disengage PTO when attachment is not in use. ALWAYS
turn off power to attachment when travelling, crossing
driveways, etc.
Mow up and down slopes, not across them.
Keep all movements on the slope
slow
and
gradual
. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Avoid starting or stopping on the slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight
down the slope.
If you cannot back up a slope or you feel uneasy on it, do
not mow it.
DO NOT park on slopes unless necessary. When parking
on slope always chock or block wheels. Always set
parking brake.
Use a slow speed. Tires may lose traction on slopes
even though the brakes are functioning properly.
Do not bypass transmission when on a slope.
Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for
towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
NEVER allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause
loss of control.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto trailer
or truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER secure
from rods or linkages that could be damaged.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is running.
ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and shut off fuel
when transporting unit.
Keep unit free of debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
This product is equipped with an internal combustion
type engine. DO NOT use unit on or near any
unimproved, forest-covered or brush covered land unless
exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local, state or federal laws. A spark
arrester, if it is used, must be maintained in effective
working order by operator.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container.
NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. ALWAYS allow
engine to cool before servicing.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from
operation.
