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7. Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g.
loaded dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes
greater than 5 degrees. When going down hill,
the extra weight tends to push the tractor and
may cause you to loose control (e.g. tractor
may speed up, braking and steering ability are
reduced, attachment may jack-knife and cause
tractor to overturn).
Children
1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the machine and the mowing
activity. They do not understand the dangers.
Never assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
a. Keep children out of the mowing area
and in watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.
b. Be alert and turn machine off if a child
enters the area.
c. Before and while backing, look behind
and down for small children.
d. Never carry children, even with the
blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and
be seriously injured or interfere with safe
machine operation.
e. Use extreme care when approaching
blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or
other objects that may block your vision
of a child who may run into the path of
the machine.
f. To avoid back-over accidents, always
disengage the cutting blade(s) before
shifting into Reverse. If equipped, the
“Reverse Caution Mode” should not
be used when children or others are
around.
g. Keep children away from hot or running
engines. They can suffer burns from a
hot muffler.
h. Remove key when machine is
unattended to prevent unauthorized
operation.
2. Never allow children under 14 years of age to
operate this machine. Children 14 and over
should read and understand the instructions
and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the machine and should be trained and
supervised by an adult.
Towing
1. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch
designed for towing. Do not attach towed
equipment except at the hitch point.
2. Follow the manufacturers recommendation for
weight limits for towed equipment and towing
on slopes.
3. Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
4. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment
may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
5. Always use extra caution when towing with
a machine capable of making tight turns (e.g.
“zero-turn” ride-on mower). Make wide turns to
avoid jack-knifing.
6. Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
7. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
Service
Safe Handling of Gasoline:
1. To avoid personal injury or property damage
use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury
can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself
or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your
skin and change clothes immediately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline
container.
b. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic
liner. Always place containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before
filling.
c. When practical, remove gas-powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment
on a trailer with a portable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
d. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
e. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
f. Never fuel machine indoors.
g. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while
the engine is hot or running. Allow
engine to cool at least two minutes
before refueling.
h. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to
no more than ½ inch below bottom
of filler neck to allow space for fuel
expansion.
i. Replace gasoline cap and tighten
securely.
j. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the
engine and equipment. Move machine
to another area. Wait 5 minutes before
starting the engine.
k. To reduce fire hazards, keep machine
free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage
and remove any fuel soaked debris.
l. Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a water
heater, space heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas appliances.
m. Allow a machine to cool at least five
minutes before storing.
General Service
1. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly
ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.
2. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts
have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
3. Periodically check to make sure the blades
come to complete stop within approximately
(5) five seconds after operating the blade
disengagement control. If the blades do not
stop within the this time frame, your machine
should be serviced professionally by an
authorized MTD Service Dealer.
4. Check brake operation frequently as it is
subjected to wear during normal operation.
Adjust and service as required.
5. Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts
at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
Also, visually inspect blade(s) for damage
(e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked). Replace
the blade(s) with the original equipment
manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) blade(s) only, listed
in this manual. “Use of parts which do not
meet the original equipment specifications
may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!”
6. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them.
7. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system
or other safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground
against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage. Repair the damage
before starting and operating.
10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to
the machine while the engine is running.
11. Grass catcher components and the discharge
cover are subject to wear and damage which
could expose moving parts or allow objects to
be thrown. For safety protection, frequently
check components and replace immediately
with original equipment manufacturer’s
(O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual.
“Use of parts which do not meet the original
equipment specifications may lead to
improper performance and compromise
safety!”
12. Do not change the engine governor settings
or over-speed the engine. The governor
controls the maximum safe operating speed of
the engine.
13. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
14. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations
for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
15. According to the Consumer Products
Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), this
product has an Average Useful Life of seven
(7) years, or 270 hours of operation. At the end
of the Average Useful Life have the machine
inspected annually by an authorized service
dealer to ensure that all mechanical and
safety systems are working properly and not
worn excessively. Failure to do so can result in
accidents, injuries or death.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify
engine in any way. Tampering with the governor
setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to
operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory
setting of engine governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California
and federal EPA emission regulations for SORE
(Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate
on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include
the following emission control systems: Engine
Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC), Secondary
Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so
equipped.
When required, models are equipped with low
permeation fuel lines and fuel tanks for evaporative
emission control. California models may also include
a carbon canister. Please contact Customer Support
for information regarding the evaporative emission
control configuration for your model.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING
This machine 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 arrestor
meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in
effective working order by the operator. In the State
of California the above is required by law (Section
4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other
states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through
your nearest engine authorized service dealer or
contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131
Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.
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