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SAFETY RULES
CAUTION:ALWAYSDISCONNECTSPARKPLUGWIREANDPLAOEWIREWHEREITCANNOTCONTACTSPARK A
PLUGTOPREVENTACCIDENTALSTARTINGWHENSETTING_UP,TRANSPORTING,ADJUSTINGOR MAKING
REPAIRS_
IMPORTANT
SAFETYSTANDARDSREQUIREOPERATORPRF..SENCECeNTRe LSTOMINIMIZETHERISKOFINJURY YOURUNil"ISEQUIPPEDWITHSUCH
CONTROLS. DONOTATTEMPTTODEFEATTHEFUNCTIONOFTREOPERATORPRE,SENCECONTROLSUNDERANY CIRCUMSTANCES_
TRAINING:
Know the controlsand howto stop quickly. Readthisowner's
manual and instructionsfurnishedwithattachments:
Do not allow childrento Operate the machine, Do net e_low
edWlsto operate itWitheutpropertnslr00tion.,
De not:carry passengers,Do nat mowwhen cht!drenand
others al:e b:mund., :,:: ' ,.'
Do noi;_ttem_t to ope[aie your vehicle or nlowsrwhennot In
the driver's seat. _:; ' "i';: :! ";.'- _ "." !
Always"gat or_OrOffybur:V_htCef_'omthbOpe_ai6/'stafthand _
sldeo : ; , "_,," ,:;! '::' _:" ';_, _' '.
The vehlble Bnd aetBchments s_oii],_l:b_ stopped and In;
spooled for damage after strfklng _.foielgn objecl, end the '
carnage shouldbe repaired beloreiieslarting and operat ng
the equipment. <_ ;_' i",
PREPARATION: "_ :_!,__"
* Always wear substantial footwear. Do notwear loose fitting
clo_hJngthat could get caught in moving parts,
Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc ) which might
be pickedup and thrown_
Disengage all attachment clutchesbefore attempting to start
the engine.
Handle gasolinewith car_-'ll Ishighly flammable.
Use approved gasolin_containers.,
Never removethefu_el:eapoftF_e'fdelta_nkoredd gasoline
to arunning orhot b_igidedr an efigi_e that has notbeen
allowed to coolfoi _:eveta"i_tetJtesafter running,Never
flit tank Indoors Alway_ clead up spilledgasoline.-
Open doors Iflhe engineIsrun Inthe garage - exhaust
fumesere dangerous, De notrun the engine Indoors
Do notoperate themower without the entire grass catehei',
on mowers so equipped or the deflectorshield_nplace:
0 P ERATION;
Keep your eyes and mind on your vehicle mower and the
area being cut. De not let other tntsres_ distraCtyou.
Disengage power to ettachrae_s aniJs_o'pthe engine before
leaving the operator's position_ ....i ',,
Disengage power to mower,stop the engine,and d_sconnect
spa_kplug wite(s)from spark plug(s)before cleaning, making -
an adjustment,or repair, Be careful to avoidtouchinghot
muffler or engine compononts_
Disengage powerto attachments whentransporting or notIn
USe_
, Take all poestble precautions whenleaving thevehicle unat-
tended D{sangage the power take-off,lower the attach_
manta, shift inlo neulret, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and removethe key.
Do not stop or staff suddenly when golng uphill or downhill,
Mow up end down the faceof slopes (net greater than "_5"},
never across the face.
Reduce speedonslopes and maket0ms gradually top_event
tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
While goingup ordown slopes piecegearshift control lever
in I st gear positionto negotiate the slope withoutstopping. ',
I
, Never mow inwet or stippery grass,whentractionisunsure,
orat a speed whichcould cause a skid.
• Stayalert for holes in the terrain and other hidden h_Lzerdso
Keep away fromdrop.offs.
De not ddve toodose tocreeks, ditches, and public high.
ways.
Exercisespecteicarewhen mowingaround fixedobjectsin
orderto preventthe blades from strikingmere. Never delib-
erately runvehtde ormower Intoor overany foreign objects.
Never shiftgears un'_lvehiclecomes to a stop
• Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge
chute or nearany moving partswhile vehtcie or mower is
runnng Always keep clear ofdischarge chute
Use cam whenpulling loads or using heavy equ_pmenL
Use only approved drewbar hitch points.
Umll feeds te those you can safelycontrol
Do not turn sharptyoUse care when backing
Use counterweight or wheel weights whensuggestedin
owner's manual_
' Watch outfor trafficwhen crossing or near roadways
When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material towardbystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-
hicle whilelh operation,
Exceptforadjustments,de notoperate engine ifaircleaner
d.r,cover directlyover carburetor air intake is remeved_
Removalof suchpartcould create a fire hazard.
Do nbt change the engine governor settingsor overspeed
the engine;severe damage orinjury may result.,
When using the vehiclewilh mower, proceed as follows:
s_ow oniy in daylight or Ingood artftictal light.
_ut_e engine off when unelogglng chule.
Check the blade mounting bolls for proper tightnessat
frequenttntewats.
*" Disengage power to mower before backing up, Do notmow
In reverse unless absolutelynecessary and then onlyafter
careful observation ofthe enUrearea behindthe' mower
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
, Keep the vehicle end attachmentstn good operating condi-
tion,and keep safety devicestn pface and working.
, Keep all nuts, bolL%and screws tightto be sure the equip-
ment is in sate workingcondition.
Never storethe equipment withgasot{nein thetank _nsidea
bulldtng where fumes may reachan open flame or spark
Allow the engine to cool before stodng In any enclosure
, Toreduce fire hazard keep the englne free ofgrassjeaves,
or excessve grease, Do notclean product whileengine is
running,
De not operate without a muftier, or tamper with exhaust
system Damaged mufflers or spark anestare could create a
firehazard inspect periodicallyand replace if necessary.
Under normal usage the grass catcher bag mated_J ts
subject to deterioration and wear, tt should be checked
frequenttyfor bagreplacement Replacementbags should
be checked to ensdre compliance with the orfgfnal
manufacturer's recommendationsor spec_calJens.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT sAFETY PRECAUTIONS,
tT MEANS-ATTENTIONH BECOME ALERTII! YOURSAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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