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GeneralOperation:
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionson the
machineandinthe manual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualina safe
placefor futureandregularreferenceandforordering
replacementparts.
2. Be familiarwith all controlsand theirproperoperation.
Knowhow to stopthe machineand disengagethem
quickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder 14yearsold to operate
this machine.Children14yearsold andovershould
readandunderstandthe operationinstructionsand
safetyrubs in thismanualand shouldbe trainedand
supervisedby a parent.
4. Neverallowadults to operatethis machinewithout
properinstruction.
5. To helpavoid bladecontactor a thrownobiect iniury,
keepbystanders,helpers,childrenand petsat bast
75 feetfromthe machinewhileit is in operation.8top
machineif anyoneentersthe area.
6. Thoroughlyinspecttheareawherethe equipmentis to
beused.Removeallstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,
andotherforeignobiectswhichcould be pickedup
andthrownbythe blade(s).Thrownobiectscancause
seriouspersonaliniury.
7, Planyourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeof
materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe
like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wall or
obstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto
ricochetbacktowardthe operator.
8. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring
operationandwhile performingan adiustmentor
repairto protectyour eyes.Thrownobiectswhich
ricochetcan causeseriousiniuryto the eyes.
9. Wearsturdy,rough-sobdworkshoesandclose-fitting
slacksandshirts.Loosefittingclothesand iewelry
can be caught in movabb parts. Neveroperatethis
machinein barefeetor sandals.
10.Beawareof the mowerand attachmentdischarge
directionanddo notpoint it at anyone.Do notoperate
the mowerwithoutthe dischargecoveror entiregrass
catcherin itsproperplace.
11.Do notput handsor feet near rotatingpartsor under
the cuttingdeck.Contactwith the blade(s)can
amputatehandsandfeet.
12.Amissingor damageddischargecovercan cause
bladecontactor thrownobiectiniuries.
13.8topthe blade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,
or roadsandwhilenot cuttinggrass.
14.Watchfor trafficwhenoperatingnearor crossing
roadways.Thismachineis not intendedfor useon
anypublic roadway.
15.Do notoperatethe machinewhileunderthe influ-
enceof alcoholor drugs.
16.Mowonly in daylightor goodartificiallight.
17,Nevercarrypassengers.
18.Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftinginto reverse.
Backup slowly.Alwayslookdownandbehind before
andwhilebackingto avoida back-overaccident.
19.Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machine
smoothly.Avoiderraticoperationand excessive
instructions wh ch. if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
instructions in this man-
ual before attempting to
operatethis machine.
these instructions may
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
d this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warninas
and instructions
in this manual
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21.Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Always
turnoff blade(s),placetransmissionin neutral,set
parkingbrake,stopengineand removekeybefore
dismounting.
22.Useextracare whenloadingor unloadingthe
machineintoa trailerortruck. This unitshould not
bedrivenup or downramp(s),becausethe unit
couldtip over,causingseriouspersonaliniury.The
unit mustbe pushedmanuallyon ramp(s) to load or
unloadproperly.
23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotand can causea
burn.Do nottouch.
24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving
underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,dooropen-
ingsetc. wheretheoperatormaybe struckor pulled
fromthe unit,which couldresult in seriousiniury.
25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe
brakepedalcompbtelyand shift into neutralbefore
attemptingto startengine.
26.Yourmachineis designedto cut normalresidential
grassof aheightno morethan 10".Do notattemptto
mowthroughunusuallytall,dry grass (e.g.,pasture)
or pilesof dry leaves.Drygrassor leavesmay
contactthe engineexhaustand/orbuild up on the
mowerdeckpresentinga poten%l fire hazard.
27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedfor
thismachineby the machinemanufacturer.Read,
understandandfollowall instructionsprovidedwith
the approvedaccessoryor attachment.
28.Dataindicatesthatoperators,age 60 yearsand
above,areinvolvedin a large percentageof riding
mower-relatediniuries.Theseoperatorsshould
evaluatetheirabilityto operatetheridingmower
safelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothers from
seriousiniury.
29.If situationsoccurwhicharenot coveredin this
manual,usecareandgood iudgment.Contactyour
customerservicerepresentativefor assistance.
WARNING
This symbol points
speed. }
20.Dbengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stop engine
andwait untilthe blade(s)cometo a completestop
beforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass,
uncloggingchute,removingany grassor debris,or
makinganyadiustments.
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