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SAFETY RULES
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECTSPARK PLUGWIRE ANDPLACEWIRE WHERE IT CANNOTCONTACT SPARK
PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING
REPAIRS.
IMPORTANT
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SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT iS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH
CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
TRAINING:
• Know the controls and how to stop quickly. Read this owner's
manual and instructions furnished with attachments.
• Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
, Do not carry passengers, Do not mow when children and
others are around.
- Do not attempt to operate your vehicle or mower when not in
the driver's seat.
• Always get on or off your vehicle from the operator's _efthand
side.
• The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and in-
spected for damage after striking a foreign object, and the
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating
the equipment.
PREPARATION:
= Always wear substantial foot-wear, Do r_ot wear loose fitting
clothing that could get caught in moving parts.
• C_ear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc.) which might
be picked up and thrown.
o Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start
the engine.
o Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable,
Use approved gasoline containers.
Never remove th_ fuel cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline
to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been
allowed to cool for several minutes after running. Never
fill tank indoors. Always clean up spilled gasoline.
Open doors if the engine is run in the garage oexhaust
fumes are dangerous. De t_ot run the engine indoors.
o Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the deflecto_ shield in place.
OPERATION;
o Keep your eyes and m nd on your vehicle, mower, and the
area being cut, Do not let ether interests distract you.
o Disen_jage power to attacl_ments and stop the engine before
Jeaving the operator's position.
Disengage power to mower, stop the engine, and disconnect
spark plug wire(s) from spark p_ug(s) before cleaning, making
a_nadjustment, or repair. Be careful to avoid touching hot
muffler or engine components.
o Disengage power to a_achments when transporting or not in
USe,
Take at_ possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unat-
tended. Disengage the power take-off, Jower the attach-
ments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the key.
o Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill.
Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than t5°),
never across the face.
o Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent
tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
* While going up or down slopes, place gearshift control lever
in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without stopping.
, Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure,
or at a speed which could cause a skid.
, Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
Keep away from drop-offs.
. Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches, and public high-
ways.
, Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects in
order to prevent the blades from strsking them, Never delib-
erately run vehicle or mower into or over any foreign objects,
• Never shift gears until vehicle comes to a stop,
• Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge
chute, or near any moving parts while vehicle or mower =s
running. Always keep clear of discharge chute.
o Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
Limit loads to those you can safely control.
Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in
owner's manual.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways,
• When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
materiat toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-
hicle while in operation.
o Except for adjustments, do not operate engine if air cleaner
or cover directly over carburetor air intake is remove&
Removal ef such part could createa fire hazard.
o Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine; severe damage or injury may result°
o When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:
Mow on!y in daylight or in good artificial Iighto
Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.
Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at
frequent intervals.
o Disengage power to mower before backing up. Do not mow
in reverse untess absolutely necessary and then only after
careful observation of the entire area behind the mower.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
o Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condi.
tion, and keep safety devices in place and working.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition,
• Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark,
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
o To reduce fi re hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves,
or excessive grease. Do not clean product While engine is
running.
• Do not operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaust
system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a
fire hazard, inspect periodically and replace if necessary.
• ' Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is
subject to deterioration and wear. It should be checked
frequently for bag replacement. Replacement bags should
be checked to ensure compliance with the original
manufacturer's recommendations or specifications.
LOOK FOR THiS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS,
iT MEANS =ATTENTIONH! BECOME ALERT!If YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED,
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