Important Safe Operation Practices
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General Operation
1.
Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the rider and in the
manual(s) before attempting to assemble
and operate. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and
for ordering replacement parts.
2.
Be familiar with all controls and their
proper operation. Know how to stop the
rider and disengage them quickly.
3.
Never allow children under 14 years of
age to operate this rider. Children 14 and
over should read and understand the
instructions and safe operation practices
in this manual and on the rider and should
be trained and supervised by an adult.
4.
Never allow adults to operate this rider
without proper instruction.
5.
Do not charge or operate the rider in the
rain or wet conditions.
6.
In case of a system fault or a complete
loss of battery power the rider can
freewheel. Depress the brake pedal to
maintain control and stop the rider.
Restart the rider. If the problem persists,
contact your authorized service dealer.
7.
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown
object injury, keep bystanders, helpers,
children and pets at least 75 feet from
the rider while it is in operation. Stop
rider if anyone enters the area.
8.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used. Remove all
stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and
other foreign objects which could be
picked up and thrown by the blade(s).
Thrown objects can cause serious
personal injury.
9.
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid
discharge of material toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also,
avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction which may cause
discharged material to ricochet back
toward the operator.
10.
Always wear safety glasses or safety
goggles during operation and while
performing an adjustment or repair to
protect your eyes. Thrown objects which
ricochet can cause serious injury to the
eyes.
11.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes
and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Loose
fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught
in movable parts. Never operate this
rider in bare feet or sandals.
12.
Be aware of the cutting deck and
attachment discharge direction and do
not point it at anyone. Do not operate
the cutting deck without the discharge
cover or entire grass catcher in its proper
place.
13.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the cutting deck. Contact
with the blade(s) can amputate hands
and feet.
14.
A missing or damaged discharge cover
can cause blade contact or thrown
object injuries.
15.
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads and while not
cutting grass.
16.
Watch for traffic when operating near
or crossing roadways. This rider is not
intended for use on any public roadway.
17.
Do not operate the rider while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
18.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
19.
Never carry passengers.
20.
Do not turn the key off and coast
downhill.
21.
Turn off blade(s) before traveling in
reverse. Back up slowly. Always look
down and behind before and while
backing to avoid a back-over accident.
22.
Slow down before turning. Operate the
rider smoothly. Avoid erratic operation
and excessive speed.
23.
Turn off blade(s), set parking brake, press
Start/Stop button and wait until the
blade(s) come to a complete stop before
removing grass catcher, emptying grass,
unclogging chute, removing any grass or
debris, or making any adjustments.
WARNING
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this
manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
WARNING
California Proposition 65
This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
DANGER
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
24.
Never leave a running rider unattended.
Always turn off blade(s), turn power
key to OFF position and remove before
dismounting.
25.
Use extra care when loading or
unloading the rider into a trailer or truck.
This rider should not be driven up or
down ramp(s), because the rider could
tip over, causing serious personal injury.
The rider must be pushed manually on
ramp(s) to load or unload properly.
26.
Motors may become hot and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.
27.
Check overhead clearances carefully
before driving under low hanging tree
branches, wires, door openings etc.,
where the operator may be struck or
pulled from the rider, which could result
in serious injury.
28.
Your rider is designed to cut normal
residential grass of a height no more
than 10”. Do not attempt to mow
through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g.,
pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass
or leaves may contact hot surfaces and/
or build up on the rider deck presenting
a potential fire hazard.
29.
Use only accessories and attachments
approved for this rider by the rider
manufacturer. Read, understand and
follow all instructions provided with the
approved accessory or attachment.
30.
Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a large
percentage of rider-related injuries.
These operators should evaluate their
ability to operate the rider safely enough
to protect themselves and others from
serious injury.
31.
If situations occur which are not covered
in this manual, use care and good
judgment. Contact your customer
service representative for assistance.
1500 Watt-Hours Lithium-Ion Battery System
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and must be performed only by a qualified service technician. For repair or
service take the tractor to your nearest authorized service dealer. Always use original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) replacement parts
when servicing.
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