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SAFETY RULES
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OPERA TOR'S M 4NUAL and instructions furnished with
attachments
2 Do not allow children to ol_rate the machine Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction
3 Do not carry passengers Do not mow when children and
others ate around
4 Always wear substantial footwear Do not wear loose fit-
ting clothing that could get caught in moving parts
5 Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower end the
area being cut Do not let other interests distract you
8 Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when
not in the drivers seat
7 Always get on or off your tractor from the operator's left
hand side
8 Cleat the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc ) which
might be picked up and thrown
9 Disengage allattachment clutches before attempting to
start the engine
10 Disengage power to attachments end stop the engine
before leaving the operator's position.
I I Disengage power to mower, stop the engine end dsscon.
nect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(sl before clean-
ing, making an adjustment or repair. Be careful to avoid
touching hot muffler or engine components
t 2 Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not
in use
I 3 Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle un-
attended. Disengage the power-take.off, lower the at-
tachments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop
the engine and remove the key
14 Do not stop or start suddenly when going, uphill or
downhill. Mow up and down the face of slopes loot
greater than 15 °11never across the face. Refer to page 51
15 Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre-
vent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
16. While going up or down slopes, place Gear Shift Control
Lever in tat gear position to negotiate the slope without
stopping
I 7 Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is un.
sure or at a speed which could cause a skid.
18_ Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards
Keep away from drop-arts
19_ Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and pubfic
highways.
2 0 Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects
in order to prevent the blades from striking them Never
deliberately run tractor or mower into of over any foreign
objects,
21 Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.
22 Never place hands or feet under the moweh in discharge
chute or near any moving parts while tractor or mower
are running Always keep cleat of discharge chute
2 3 Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment
a Use only approved drawbar hitch points
b Limit loads to those you can safely control
c Do not turn sharply Use care when backing
d Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested
in the owner's manual
24 Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
2 5 When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders not allow anyone near the
vehicle while in operation
26 Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable
e Usa approved gasoline containers
b Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add
gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that
has not bean allowed to cool for several minutes after
running. Never fill tank indoors, always clean up spill-
ed gasoline,
c Open doors if the engine is run in the garaqe - exhaust
fumes are dangerous_ Do not run the engine indoors
2 7 Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating con-
dition, and keep safety devices h} place end working
28 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition
2 9 Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank in-
side a building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark_ Allow the engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure,
30 To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves
or excessive grease Do not clean product while engine
is running.
3 I Except fat adjustments; DO NOT operate Engine if air
cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is
ramoved_ Removal of such part could create a fire hazard
32. Do not operate_without a muffler or tamper with exhaust
system. Damaged mufflers or spark arrestors could create
a fire hazard Inspect perio_dically end replace ffnecessary.
3 3 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=
34 Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine; severe damage or injury may result.
3 5, When using the vehicle with mower, proceedas foflows;
a. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
b Shut the engine off when unclogging chute,
c. Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness
at frequent intervals,
3 6_ Do not operate the mower without the deflector shield in
place,
3 7 Disengage power to mower before backing up Do not
mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then on-
ly after careful observation of the entire area behind the
mower.
38 Undetnormalusagethegrasscatcherbagmaterialissub.
ject to deterioration and wear It should be checked fre-
quently 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--ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS
THIS UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND SHOULD NOT BE USED
ON OR NEAR ANY UNIMPROVED FOREST COVERED, BRUSH COVERED, OR GRASS COVERED
LAND UNLESS THE ENGINE'S EXHAUST SYSTEM IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPARK ARRESTER MEET-
ING APPLICABLE LOCAL OR STATE LAWS (IF ANY). iF A SPARK ARRESTER IS USED, IT SHOULD
BE MAINTAINED IN EFFECTIVE WORKING ORDER BY THE OPERATOR
/n the State of Cahfornia the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the Cahfornia Pubfic Resources Cod_
Othet stales may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands Refer to Repair Parts Section, page 32
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