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MPORTANT:Thscuttingmachineiscapable.ofamputatingI'_...dsand.feetand
throwingobacts. Failure to observe the tallowing sarety Instruct=onsCoula resun in
serious injury or death.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, end follow all
instmctiorlsin the manual and on the
machine before starting.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are
familiar with the instmCtiens,to operate
the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as
rocks,toys, wire, etc., which couldbe
picked up and thrown by the blade.
• Be surethe area isclear of other
people before mov_r_3- Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse unless abso-
utely necessary. Always lock clown
and behind before and while back ng.
• Be aware of the mower discharge
directionand do not point itat anyone.
Do not operate the mower without
either the entire grass catcher or the
guard in place,
• Slow down before turning.
• Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always tum 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 daylight or gc<_dartif_el
light.
• Do not operate the machine while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Watch fortraffic when operating near or
crossing roadways.
• Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine into a trailer or
truck.
• Data indicatesthat operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a
large percentage of riding mower-
related injuries. These operators
should evaluate their ability to operate
the riding mower safely enough to
protectthemselves and others from
serious injury.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to Ioss-of-
contro and tipover accidents which can
result in severe in ury or death. All slopes
requireextra caution. Ifyou cannot back up
the slope or if youfeel uneasy on it, do not
maw it.
DO:
• Mow up and down dopes, not across.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, orbu_rnps.
Uneven terrain could overtum the
machine. Tall grass can hide ob-
stacles.
• Use slowspeed. Choose a low gear
so that you will nothave to stop or shift
while on the slope.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-
dations tot wheel weights or counter-
weights to improve stability.
• Use extra care with grass catchers or
other attachments. These can change
the stability of the machine.
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow
end gradual Do not make 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 neces-
sary, and then, turn slowlyand gradu-
ally downhill, if possible.
• Do not maw near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments, The mower could
suddenly turn over if a wheel is over
the edge of a cliffor ditch, or it an edge
caves In.
• Do not maw on wet grass. Reduced
traction could cause sliding.
• Do not try to stabilizethe machine by
puttingyour foot on the ground.
• Do not use grass catcher on steep
dopes-
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