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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the tractor and
in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference
and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know
how to stop the tractor and disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
tractor. Children 14 and over should read and understand the
instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on
the tractor and should be trained and supervised by an adult.
4. Never allow adults to operate this tractor without
proper instruction.
5. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use
care and good judgment. Contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
6. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an estimated useful life of seven (7) years,
under ordinary use conditions. At the end of its useful life,
have the product inspected annually to ensure all mechanical
and safety systems are operating properly, safely, and are not
worn excessively. Failure to do so may result in accident, injury,
or death.
PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATING
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the tractor is to be used.
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign
objects which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s).
Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
2. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep
helpers at least 75 feet (23 meters) from the tractor while it is
in operation. Keep bystanders, children, and pets inside during
operation. Stop tractor if anyone enters the area.
3. Be aware of the tractor discharge direction and do not point it
at anyone.
4. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation
and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your
eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury
to the eyes.
5. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks
and shirts. Loose fitting clothes, jewelry and long hair can be
caught in moving parts. Never operate this tractor in bare feet
or sandals.
6. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2” (13 mm)
below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
7. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
8. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this
tractor by the manufacturer. Read, understand, and follow
all instructions provided with the approved accessory
or attachment.
OPERATING
1. Data indicates that operators, age 65 years and above, are
involved in a large percentage of riding tractor-related injuries.
These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the
riding tractor safely enough to protect themselves and others
from serious injury.
2. Disengage the blades and set the parking brake before
attempting to start the tractor.
3. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting
deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
4. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects.
Uneven terrain could overturn the tractor. Tall grass can
hide obstacles.
5. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward
roads, sidewalks, helpers, and the like. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction which may cause
discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
6. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low
hanging tree branches, wires, door openings, etc., where the
operator may be struck or pulled from the tractor, which could
result in serious injury.
7. Never leave a running tractor unattended. Always turn off
blade(s), set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the
key before dismounting.
8. Disengage blade(s), set the parking brake, stop engine and wait
until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing
grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any
grass or debris, or making any adjustments.
WARNING
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety
and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to
operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!
DANGER
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power
equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating
fingers, hands, toes, and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious
injury or death.
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