Safety Instructions - Operating
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14.
The maximum recommended slope operat-
ing angle is 15 degrees or 26% grade.
When
operating the machine on a slope, reduce speed
and use caution to start, stop, and maneuver. To
prevent tipping or loss of control of the machine,
avoid sharp turns or sudden changes in direction.
Do not operate the machine on a slope great-
er than 15 degrees.
15.
Never adjust cutting height while the mower
is moving.
Before
adjusting cutting height or
servicing, move the Forward Speed Control
(FSC) into the
NEUTRAL-PARK
position, en-
gage the parking brake, and disengage the blade
clutch (PTO). Tractor should
not
be mov ing
while adjusting cutting height.
NOTE:
The blade/PTO brake should normally
stop
drive line rotation within five (5) seconds of
dis engaging the PTO clutch.
16. For side discharge mower decks,
do not oper-
ate with the grass deflector shield
removed.
Keep the deflector in the low est possible position.
17. When using the tilt-up deck,
observe the fol-
lowing recommendations:
a. Do not move tractor with deck in tilt-up
position.
b. Never tilt body forward with deck in tilt-up
position.
18.
In case of a clogged or plugged mower deck:
a. Disengage the blade clutch (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the engine off before
leaving the seat.
b.
LOOK
to make sure blade drive shaft move-
ment has stopped before trying to unclog the
system.
c. Disconnect the spark plug wires.
d. Never place hands under the deck - use a
stick or similar tool to remove clogged ma-
terial.
19. If the cutting blades strike a solid object or the
machine begins to vibrate abnormally,
immediately disengage the blade clutch
(PTO), stop the engine, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
To prevent accidental starting,
disconnect the spark plug wires. Thoroughly
inspect the mower and repair any damage before
restarting the engine and operating the mower.
Make sure cutter blades are in good condition
and blade bolts are torqued to 64 lb·ft (87 N
·
m).
20.
Do not touch the engine or muffler while the
engine is running
or immediately after stop ping
the engine. These areas may be hot enough to
cause serious burns.
21. When leaving the machine unattended,
disen-
gage the blade clutch (PTO), stop the engine,
and remove the key.
