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3 — English
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
new bagger meets original manufacturer’s recommenda-
tions and specifications.
Always park on level ground.
Check all nuts, bolts, and screws before each use for
proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe work-
ing condition. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blades or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
Replace blade if it is bent, cracked, or damaged in any
way. An unbalanced blade causes vibration that could
damage the motor drive unit or cause personal injury.
Sharpen a dull blade equally at each end to maintain the
balance. Clean the blade thoroughly and check its bal-
ance by supporting it horizontally on a thin nail through
its center hole. The nail should be in a horizontal posi-
tion. If either end of the blade rotates downward, remove
some metal from the heavy lower end until the blade is
balanced. It is balanced when neither end drops.
The side discharge chute is a spring-loaded guard that
covers the side discharge opening on the mower deck
and deflects grass clippings and debris away from the
operator. Always ensure that the motor is off and the
blades have stopped moving before inspecting, mov-
ing, cleaning, or performing maintenance on the side
discharge chute.
Always use safety protective devices. Do not operate
the mower without the side discharge chute in place
and working properly. Mulch cover should be correctly
installed and working properly during mulching operation
and bagger kit should be correctly installed and working
properly during bagging operation.
Never interfere with the intended function of a safety de-
vice or reduce the protection provided by a safety device.
Check their proper operation regularly.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check for proper
operation regularly.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation
and installation of accessories. Only use accessories ap-
proved by the manufacturer. The use of other accessories
may increase the risk of injury.
Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, sticks, metal, wire, bones, toys, fallen tree
limbs, tree nuts, or other objects which can be thrown
by the blade.
Objects struck by the lawn mower blades can cause
severe injuries to persons. The lawn should always be
carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to
each mowing.
If the lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these
steps:
• Stop the lawn mower, set the parking brake, wait until
the blades come to a complete stop, and then remove
start key.
• Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
• Replace the blade if it is damaged in any way. Repair
any damage before restarting and continuing to operate
the mower.
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of
control and tip-over accidents, which can
result in severe injury or death. Operation
on all slopes requires extra caution. If you
cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do
not mow it. Do not reverse down a slope. Never use on
steep slopes greater than 15°.
• Never attempt to ride on a steep slope or mow a slope
that is greater than 15°. To determine the angle of your
slope, use the Slope Guide at the back of this manual.
For your safety, measure any slope before using the ma-
chine on the sloped area. Use a slope measuring device
in addition to the slope gauge at the back of this manual.
• Mow up and down slopes, not across.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Use a slow speed so you will not have to stop suddenly
or accidentally accelerate while on a slope. Rapid accel-
eration or braking could cause the front of the machine
to lift and roll over resulting in serious personal injury
or death. Avoid uphill starts.
• Do not mow on wet grass or unstable surfaces. Tires
may lose traction and you may lose control.
• Always apply the brake when going down slopes. Do
not coast downhill, which may cause you to lose control
of the mower.
• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the
tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed
slowly straight down the slope.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or direction, which
could cause the machine to roll over.
• Use extra care while operating machine with baggers
or other attachments; they can affect the stability of the
machine. A heavy bagger could cause loss of control or
overturn the machine. Do not use machine with bagger
on slopes greater than 10°.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot
on the ground.
• Do not mow near drop offs, ditches, or embankments.
The mower may go over the edge or into the water and
result in death or serious personal injury.
Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Plan
your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material to-
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