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SLOPE OPERATION
Slopesare a majorfactor relatedto loss of control andtip-overaccidents
whichcan resultinsevere injury or death. Attachmentscan also affect the
stabilityof the machine.All slopesrequireextra caution.
For yoursafety,use the slope guideincludedas partof this manualto
estimatetheangle of slopesbeforeoperatingthis machineon a slopedor hilly
area.If theslope is greaterthan 10degreesas shown on the slopeguide,do
notoperatethe mowerwith the grass bagattachmentinstalledonthat area or
seriousinjury could result.
DO:
1. Mow up anddown slopes,not across.Exerciseextremecautionwhen
changingdirectionon slopes.
2. Watchfor holes,ruts,bumps,rocks,or other hiddenobjects. Uneven
terraincouldoverturnthe machine.Tall grasscan hideobstacles.
3. Useslow speed. Choosea low enoughspeedsetting sothat you will not
haveto stop or shift whileon the slope.Tires maylosetractionon slopes
eventhoughthe brakesarefunctioningproperly.Alwayskeepmachine
in gear when goingdown slopesto takeadvantageof engine braking
action.
4. Followthe manufacturer'srecommendationsfor wheelweightsor
counterweightsto improvestability. For recommendations,contact
1-800-659-5917.
5. Keepall movementonthe slopesslow and gradual.Do notmakesud-
denchangesin speedor direction.Rapidengagementor brakingcould
causethe front of the machineto lift and rapidlyflip overbackwards
whichcouldcauseserious injury.
6. Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope.If tires losetraction,disengagethe
blade(s) andproceedslowly straightdownthe slope.
DO NOT:
1. Do not turn on slopes unlessnecessary;then, turn slowlyand gradually
downhill,if possible.
2. Do not mow near drop-offs,ditchesor embankments.The mowercould
suddenlyturn over if a wheel is overthe edgeof a cliff, ditch, or if an
edge caves in.
3. Do not try to stabilizethe machineby putting yourfooton theground.
4. Do not use a grasscatcheron steepslopes.
5. Do not mow on wet grass. Reducedtractioncould causesliding.
GENERAL SERVICE
1. Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe blade(s)
and all movingparts havestopped. Disconnectthe spark plugwireand
ground againsttheengine to preventunintendedstarting.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts,and screwstightto be surethe equipmentis in safe
workingcondition.
3. Nevertamperwith yourmower'ssafetyinterlocksystemor other safety
devices.Checktheir proper operationregularly.
4. Neverattemptto makeadjustmentsor repairswhile the mower'sengine
is running.
5. Grasscatchercomponentsandthe dischargecoverare subjectto wear
and damagewhichcould expose movingpartsor allowobjectsto be
thrown.For safetyprotection,frequentlycheck componentsand replace
immediatelywith originalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)parts only,
listed inthis manual.Useof parts whichdo not meetthe originalequip-
ment specificationsmay leadto improperperformanceandcompromise
safety!
6. Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels, as necessary.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
This section depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine
before attempting to assemble and operate.
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READTHEOPERATOR'SMANUAL(S)
Read,understand,andfollow all instructionsinthe manual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand
operate
STOP
Turnoffthe engine beforeopeningthe baggercover.
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