GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
q) Stop the engine, wait for the blades to come to a
complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug wire:
before clearing blockages or unclogging chute.
before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
after striking a foreign object. Inspect the mower for
damage and have repairs made before restarting and
operating the mower.
if mower starts to vibrate abnormally, shut off machine
immeadiately. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble. Inspect the mower for damage and have
repairs made as needed before restarting.
r) Stop the engine (motor):
whenever you leave the mower.
before refuelling.
s) Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blades
come to a complete stop before removing the grass
catcher or unclogging chute.
t) Reduce the throttle setting during engine (motor)
shut down and, if the engine is provided with a
shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of
mowing.
u) Go slow when using a trailing seat.
v) Keep washout ports and other mower-housing
service openings closed when mowing.
x) Do not engage PTO at full throttle. Throttle midway
between idle and highest possible engine speed.
y) Do not start the cutting blades until you are ready
to start mowing.
z) Do not carry passengers.
aa) Do not operate where flying debris may injure people
or damage property. Keep people and pets at a safe
distance.
ab) Do not use if there are any doubts about safety.
ac) Keep labels, guards and shields in place. Replace
operators manual if lost or damaged.
ad) Obey safety instructions. Failure to do so may cause
injury to yourself or others.
ae) Do not defeat interlocks. Check operation daily.
af) Do not allow children, unskilled or untrained persons
to operate machine.
ag) Do not operate machine while under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, and any other condition of
impairment.
ah) Check blade clutch operation. Adjust or have any
problems repaired.
OPERATING ON SLOPES
USE EXTRA CARE WHEN WORKING ON SLOPES.
BEFORE OPERATING ON SLOPES, EVALUATE THE
RISKS INVOLVED.
With walk behind machines, mow across slopes,
not
up
and down. With ride-on machines, mow up and down
slopes,
not
across, except for zero turn machines.
Zero turn machines should mow across slopes.
Be alert to dips and rises which change the general
slope. Watch for holes, rocks and roots in the terrain
and other hidden hazards. Keep away from drop-offs.
Avoid ground conditions which will cause the machine
to slide.
If the operator is uncomfortable or unsure of the
machines stability, operation on these slopes should
cease immediately.
The ultimate responsibility for safe operation on slopes,
rests with the operator.
Use lower speeds and exercise extreme caution on
slopes and especially in sharp turns to prevent tipping
and loss of control. Use extra caution when changing
direction on slopes.
