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GeneralOperation:
1. Read,understand,andfollowall instructionsonthe
machineandin the manual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleand operate.Keepthis manualin a safe
placefor futureandregularreferenceandfor ordering
replacementparts.
2. Be familiarwith allcontrolsandtheir properoperation.
Knowhow to stopthe machineand disengagethem
quickly.
3, Neverallowchildrenunder14yearsold to operate
this machine.Children14years old and overshould
readandunderstandthe operationinstructionsand
safetyrulesinthis manualandshouldbetrainedand
supervisedby a parent.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithout
properinstruction.
5. To helpavoidbladecontactora thrownobject injury,
keep bystanders,helpers,childrenand petsat least
75feet fromthe machinewhileit is in operation.Stop
machineif anyoneenters thearea.
6. Thoroughlyinspecttheareawheretheequipmentis to
be used. Removeall stones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,
andotherforeignobjectswhichcouldbe pickedup
andthrownbythe blade(s).Thrownobjectscancause
seriouspersonalinjury.
7. Planyourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeof
materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe
like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawall or
obstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto
ricochetback towardthe operator.
8. Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygogglesduring
operationand while performingan adjustmentor
repairto protectyoureyes.Thrownobjectswhich
ricochetcancauseseriousinjuryto the eyes.
9. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoesandclose-fitting
slacksandshirts.Loosefittingclothesandjewelry
can becaughtinmovableparts.Neveroperatethis
machinein barefeet or sandals.
10.Be awareof the mowerandattachmentdischarge
directionanddo not pointit at anyone.Donot operate
the mowerwithoutthe dischargecoveror entiregrass
catcherin its properplace.
11.Donot put handsor feetnear rotatingpartsor under
the cuttingdeck. Contactwiththe blade(s)can
amputatehandsand feet.
12.A missingor damageddischargecovercan cause
bladecontactorthrownobjectinjuries.
13.Stop the blade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,
or roadsand whilenot cuttinggrass.
14.Watchfor trafficwhenoperatingnearor crossing
roadways.This machineis not intendedfor useon
anypublic roadway.
15.Do notoperatethe machinewhileunderthe influ-
enceof alcoholor drugs.
16.Mowonly in daylightor goodartificiallight.
17.Nevercarry passengers.
18.Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftinginto reverse.
Backupslowly.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore
andwhilebackingto avoida back-overaccident.
19.Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machine
smoothly.Avoiderraticoperationand excessive
speed.
20.Disengageblade(s),set parkingbrake,stopengine
andwaituntilthe blade(s)cometo a completestop
beforeremovinggrass catcher,emptyinggrass,
uncloggingchute,removingany grassor debris,or
makinganyadjustments.
21.Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Always
turnoff blade(s), placetransmissionin neutral,set
parkingbrake,stopengineand removekey before
dismounting.
22.Useextracare whenloadingorunloadingthe
machineintoa traileror truck. This unit shouldnot
bedrivenupor downramp(s),becausethe unit
couldtip over,causingseriouspersonalinjury.The
unit mustbepushedmanuallyon ramp(s)to load or
unloadproperly.
23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea
burn.Do nottouch.
24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving
underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,dooropen-
ingsetc.,wheretheoperatormaybe struckor pulled
fromthe unit,whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.
25.Disengageall attachmentclutches,depressthe
brakepedalcompletelyandshift into neutralbefore
attemptingto startengine.
26.Yourmachineisdesignedto cutnormalresidential
grassof a heightno morethan 10".Do notattemptto
mowthroughunusuallytall,dry grass(e.g.,pasture)
or pilesof dry leaves.Drygrassor leavesmay
contactthe engineexhaustand/orbuild up on the
mowerdeckpresentinga potentialfire hazard.
27.Use onlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedfor
thismachinebythe machinemanufacturer.Read,
understandandfollowall instructionsprovidedwith
the approvedaccessoryor attachment.
28.Data indicatesthat operators,age 60 yearsand
above,are involvedin a largepercentageof riding
mower-relatedinjuries.Theseoperatorsshould
evaluatetheirabilityto operatethe ridingmower
safelyenoughto protectthemselvesand othersfrom
seriousinjury.
29.If situationsoccurwhichare not coveredin this
manual,usecareandgoodjudgment.Contactyour
customerservicerepresentativefor assistance.
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WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which, if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Readand follow all
instructions in this man-
ual before attempting to
operate this machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructionsmay
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
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