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IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachine is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwingobjects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in
sedous injury or death.
I.GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
instructionsin the manual and on the
machine before starting.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are
familiarwith the instructions,to operate
the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as
rocks,toys,wire, etc., which could be
picked up and thrown by the blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do notmow in reverse unless abso-
lutely necessary. Always lookdown
and behind before and while backing.
• Be aware of the mower discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone.
Do not operate the mower without
either the entire gross catcher or the
guard in place.
• Slow down before turning.
• Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always turn off blades, set
parking brake, stop engine, and
remove keys before dismounting.
• Turn off blades when not mowing.
• Stop engine before removing grass
catcher or unclogging chute.
• Mow only in daylightor good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for trafficwhen operating near or
crossing roadways.
• Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine intoa trailer or
truck.
• Data indicatesthat operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a
large percentage of dding mower-
related injudes. These operators
should evaluate their ability to operate
the dding mower safely enough to
protect themselves and others from
sedous injury.
• Keep machine flee ofgrass, leaves or
other debds build-up which can touch
hot exhaust / engine parts and bum.
Do not allow the mower deck to plow
leaves or other debds which can cause
build-upto occur.
Clean any oil or fuel spillage before
operating or stodng the machine. Allow
machine to cool before storage.
I1.SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor relatedto loss~
of-control and tipover accidents, which
can resultin severe injury or death. All
slopes require extra caution. Ifyou
cannot back up the slope or if you feet
uneasy on it, do not mew it.
DO:
• Mow up and down slopes, not across.
• Remove obstacles such as recks, tree
limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Use slow speed. Choose a lowgear
so that you will not have tostop or shift
while on the slope.
Follow the manufacturer's recommen-
dationsfor wheel weights or counter-
weights to improve stability.
Use extra care with grass catchers or
other attachments. These can change
the stabilityof the machine.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow
and gradual. Do notmake sudden
changes in speed or direction.
Avoid starting or stoppingon a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the
blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
DO NOT:
• Do not turn on slopes unless Races-
sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-
ally downhill, if possible.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The mower could
suddenly turn over if a wheel isover
the edge of a cliffor ditch, or if an edge
caves in.
• Do notmow on wet grass. Reduced
traction could cause sliding.
• Do not try to stabilizethe machine by
puttingyour foot on the ground.
• Do net use grass catcher on steep
slopes.
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