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IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsandfeetand
throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in
serious injuryor death.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand,and followall
instructionsin the manual and on the
machinebefore starting.
• Only allow responsibleadults,who are
familiarwiththe instructions,to operate
the machine.
• Clear the area of objectssuchas rocks,
toys,wire, etc., which couldbe picked
upand thrown by the blade.
• Be sure the area is clear ofother people
beforemowing. Stop machine if anyone
entersthe area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look downand
behind before and while backing.
• Be aware of the mowerdischarge
directionand do not point it at anyone.
Do not operate the mower without either
the entiregrass catcher or the guard in
place.
• Slowdown before tuming.
• Never leave a runningmachine
unattended. A;waysturn off blades, set
parkingbrake, stop engine, and remove
keys before dismounting.
Turn off blades when not mowing.
Stop engine before removinggrass
catcher or uncloggingchute.
Mow only in daylightor good artificial
light.
Do not operate the machine while under
the influenceof alcohol or drugs.
Watch fortrafficwhen operating near or
crossing roadways.
Use extra cars when loading or unload-
ingthe machine intoa trailer or truck.
Data indicatesthat operators,age 60
years and above, are involvedin a large
percentage of dding mower-related
injudas. These operatorsshould
evaluate their ability to operate the dding
mower safely enoughto protectthem-
selvesand othersfrom seriousinjury.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or
other debdsbuild-up which can touch
hotexhaust/ engineparts and bum. Do
notallowthe mower deck to plow leaves
or other debds whichcan cause build-
upto occur.Clean any ait or fuel
spillage before operating or stonngthe
machine. Allow machine to coolbefore
storage. 3
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are e major factor relatedtoloss-of-
controland tipover accidents,whichcan re-
sult in severe injury or death. All slopes
require extra caution. Ifyou cannotback up
the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not
mow it.
DO:
• Mow up and down slopes,not across.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks,tree
limbs,etc.
Watch for holes, ruts,or bumps. Uneven
terrain couldoverturnthe machine. Taft
grass can hide obstacles.
Use slowspeed. Choose a low gear so
thatyou will nothave to stopor shift
while on the slope.
Follow the manufacturer's recommenda-
tionsfor wheel weights or counter-
weightsto improvestability.
Use extra care withgrass 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 startingor stoppingon a slops. If
tires lose traction, disengagethe blades
and proceed slowlystraightdown the
slope.
DO NOT:
• Do not turnon slopes unless necessary,
and then, turnslowly and gradually
downhill, if possible.
• Do not mow near drep-offs,ditches, or
embankmentS. The mower could
suddenly turnover ifa wheel isover the
edge ofa cliffor ditch,or ifan edge
caves in.
• Do not mow onwet grass. Reduced
traction could cause sliding.
• Do not try tostabilizethe machineby
puttingyourfnot on the ground.
• Do not usa grass catcher on steep
slopes.
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