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Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
SAFETY RULES
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Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
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Never carry passengers or children even with the blades
off.
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Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while backing.
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Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.
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Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
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Before and when backing, look behind and down for
small children.
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Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.
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Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
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Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not
have to stop or shift while on the slope.
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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
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If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades,
shift into reverse and back down slowly.
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Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
WARNING: Tow only the attachments that
are recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of your
tractor. Use common sense when towing.
Operate only at the lowest possible speed
when on a slope. Too heavy of a load,
while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can
lose traction with the ground and cause
you to lose control of your tractor.
WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the trac-
tor.
WARNING:
In order to prevent accidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs, always discon-
nect spark plug wire and place wire where
it cannot contact spark plug.
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer-
tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
WARNING
WARNING
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