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11,SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to toss of
control and t_p-over accidents, which can
result in severe _njury or death. Operation
on a!l slopes requtres extra caution. If you
cannot back up the slope or _fyou feel uneasy
on _t,do not mow it.
Mow up and down slopes, not across.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or
other hidden objects. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine, Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
Choose a low ground speed so that you
will not have to stop or sh_ft white on the
slope,
* Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may !ose
traction.
Always keep the machine in gear when
going down slopes, Do not sh_ftto neutral
and coast downhill.
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a
slope, lfthetireslosetractlon, dtsengage
the blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow
and gradual. Do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction, which
could cause the machine to roll over.
Use extra care while operating machine
with grass catchers orother attachments,
they can affect the stability of the ma-
chine. Do no use on steep s{opes.
Do not try to stabilize the machine by
putting your foot on the ground.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,
or embankments. The machine could
suddeniy roll over if a wheel _s over the
edge or if the edge caves in.
i11.CHILDREN
_WARNING: CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED
BY THIS EQUIPMENT The Amencan Acade-
my of Pediatrics recommends that children
be a m_ntmum of 12 year of age before op-
erating a pedestrian con[roiled Fawn mower
and a minimum of 16 years of age before
operatIng a ndmg fawn mower,
Tragic acctden[s can occur if [he operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Ch_fdren are often attracted to the machine
and the mowing activtty, Never assume
that children will remain where you last
saw them.
Keep chddren out of the mow_ng area
and m the watchful care era responsEble
adult other than the operator.
Be alert and turn machine off if a chdd
enters the area.
Before and while backing, look behind
and down for small children.
Never carry children, even with the blades
shut off. They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine
operation. Children who have been given
rides In the past may suddenly appear in
the mowing area for another ride and be
run over or backed over by the machine,
Never allow children to operate the ma-
chine.
Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may block your view of a chdd.
IV. TOWING
• Tow only with a machine that has a hitch
designed for towing. Do not attach towed
equipment except at the hitch point.
• Followthemanufacturer'srecommenda-
uonfor weight hm_tsfor towed equipment
and towing on slopes.
Never allow children or others in or on
towed equipment.
Onslopes, the weight ofthe towed equip-
ment may cause loss of tractron and loss
of control.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to
stop.
V, SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property dam-
age, use extreme care in handling gasohne.
Gasohne _s extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive.
Extinguish alt cigarettes, cigars, p_pes,
and other sources of ignit_on.
• Use only approved gasoline container.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel w_th
the engine running. Allow engine to cool
before refueling.
Never fue! the machine _ndoors.
Never store the machine or fuel container
where there _san open flame, sped<, or
pl{ot light such as on a water heater or
other appliances.
• Never flit containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed with piashc liner.
Always place containers on the ground
away from your vehicle when fiJltng.
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