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GeneralOperation:
1. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the
machineandinthe manual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleandoperate.Keepthismanualina safe
placefor futureandregularreferenceandforordering
replacementparts.
2. Be familiarwith all controlsand theirproperoperation.
Knowhow to stopthe machineanddisengagethem
quickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder 14yearsold to operate
this machine.Children14yearsold andovershould
readandunderstandthe operationinstructionsand
safetyrubs in thismanualandshouldbetrainedand
supervisedby aparent.
4. Neverallowadults to operatethis machinewithout
properinstruction.
5. To helpavoid bladecontactor a thrownobiect iniury,
keepbystanders,helpers,childrenand petsat bast
75 feetfromthe machinewhileit is inoperation.8top
machineif anyoneentersthe area.
6. Thoroughlyinspectthearea wherethe equipmentis to
beused.Removeallstones,sticks,wire,bones,toys,
andotherforeignobiectswhichcould bepickedup
andthrownbythe blade(s).Thrownobiectscancause
seriouspersonaliniury.
7, Planyourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeof
materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersandthe
like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wall or
obstructionwhichmaycausedischargedmaterialto
ricochetbacktowardthe operator.
8. Alwayswearsafety glassesor safetygogglesduring
operationandwhile performingan adiustmentor
repairto protectyour eyes.Thrownobiectswhich
ricochetcan causeseriousiniuryto the eyes.
9. Wearsturdy,rough-sobdworkshoes and close-fitting
slacksandshirts.Loosefittingclothesandiewelry
can becaughtinmovabbparts. Neveroperatethis
machinein barefeetor sandals.
10.Beawareof the mowerandattachmentdischarge
directionanddo notpoint it at anyone.Do notoperate
the mowerwithoutthe dischargecoverorentiregrass
catcherin itsproperplace.
11.Do notput handsor feetnearrotatingpartsor under
the cuttingdeck.Contactwiththe blade(s)can
amputatehandsandfeet.
12.Amissingor damageddischargecovercan cause
bladecontactor thrownobiectiniuries.
13.8topthe blade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,
or roadsandwhilenot cuttinggrass.
14.Watchfor trafficwhenoperatingnearor crossing
roadways.Thismachineis not intendedfor useon
anypublic roadway.
15.Do notoperatethe machinewhileunderthe influ-
enceof alcoholordrugs.
16.Mowonly in daylightor goodartificiallight.
17,Nevercarrypassengers.
18.Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftinginto reverse.
Backupslowly.Alwayslookdownandbehindbefore
andwhilebackingto avoida back-overaccident.
19.Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machine
smoothly.Avoiderraticoperationandexcessive
instructions wh ch. if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
instructions in this man-
ual before attempting to
operatethis machine.
these instructions may
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
d this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warninas
and instructions
in this manual
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21.Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Always
turnoff blade(s),placetransmissionin neutral,set
parkingbrake,stopengineand removekeybefore
dismounting.
22.Useextracare whenloadingor unloadingthe
machineintoa trailerortruck.Thisunitshould not
bedrivenupor downramp(s),becausethe unit
couldtip over,causingseriouspersonaliniury.The
unit mustbepushedmanuallyonramp(s)to loador
unloadproperly.
23.Mufflerandenginebecomehotandcan causea
burn.Do nottouch.
24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving
underlowhangingtreebranches,wires,dooropen-
ingsetc. wheretheoperatormaybe struckor pulled
fromthe unit,whichcouldresultinseriousiniury.
25.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthe
brakepedalcompbtelyandshift into neutralbefore
attemptingto startengine.
26.Yourmachineis designedto cutnormalresidential
grassof aheightno morethan 10".Do notattemptto
mowthroughunusuallytall,dry grass(e.g.,pasture)
or pilesof dry leaves.Drygrassor leavesmay
contactthe engineexhaustand/orbuildup onthe
mowerdeckpresentinga poten%l fire hazard.
27.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedfor
thismachineby the machinemanufacturer.Read,
understandandfollowall instructionsprovidedwith
the approvedaccessoryor attachment.
28.Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60 yearsand
above,areinvolvedin a largepercentageof riding
mower-relatediniuries.Theseoperatorsshould
evaluatetheirabilityto operatetheridingmower
safelyenoughto protectthemselvesandothersfrom
seriousiniury.
29.If situationsoccurwhicharenot coveredinthis
manual,usecareandgoodiudgment.Contactyour
customerservicerepresentativefor assistance.
WARNING
This symbol points
speed. }
20.Dbengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengine
andwaituntilthe blade(s)cometo acompletestop
beforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass,
uncloggingchute,removingany grassor debris,or
makinganyadiustments.
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