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Important Safe Operation Practices
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WARNING! This symbol points out
important safety instructions
which, if not followed, could
endanger the personal safety and/
or property of yourself and others.
Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this machine.
Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in personal injury. When you see this
symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
DANGER: This machine was built
to be operated according to the
safe operation practices in this
manual. As with any type of power
equipment, carelessness or error
on the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. This machine is capable of amputating
fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing
foreign objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury
or death.
General Operation
1. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before attempting to assemble
and operate. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and
for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their
proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage them quickly.
3. 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.
4. Never allow adults to operate this
machine without proper instruction.
5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown
object injury, keep bystanders, helpers,
children and pets at least 75 feet from
the machine while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING! Engine Exhaust,
some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals
known to State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used. Remove all
stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other
foreign objects which could be picked
up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown
objects can cause serious personal injury.
7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid
discharge of material toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also,
avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction which may cause
discharged material to ricochet back
toward the operator.
8. Always wear safety glasses or safety
goggles during operation and while
performing an adjustment or repair to
protect your eyes. Thrown objects which
ricochet can cause serious injury to the
eyes.
9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes
and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Loose
fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught
in movable parts. Never operate this
machine in bare feet or sandals.
10. Be aware of the mower and attachment
discharge direction and do not point it
at anyone. Do not operate the mower
without the discharge cover or entire grass
catcher in its proper place.
11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the cutting deck. Contact
with the blade(s) can amputate hands and
feet.
12. A missing or damaged discharge cover
can cause blade contact or thrown object
injuries.
13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads and while not
cutting grass.
14. Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways. This machine is not
intended for use on any public roadway.
15. Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
17. Never carry passengers.
18. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into
reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down
and behind before and while backing to
avoid a back-over accident.
19. Slow down before turning. Operate the
machine smoothly. Avoid erratic operation
and excessive speed.
20. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake,
stop engine and wait until the blade(s)
come to a complete stop before removing
grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging
chute, removing any grass or debris, or
making any adjustments.
21. Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always turn off blade(s),
place transmission in neutral, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key before
dismounting.
22. Use extra care when loading or unloading
the machine into a trailer or truck. This
machine should not be driven up or down
ramp(s), because the machine could tip
over, causing serious personal injury. The
machine must be pushed manually on
ramp(s) to load or unload properly.
23. Muffler and engine become hot and can
cause a burn. Do not touch.
24. Check overhead clearances carefully
before driving under low hanging tree
branches, wires, door openings etc., where
the operator may be struck or pulled from
the machine, which could result in serious
injury.
25. Disengage all attachment clutches,
depress the brake pedal completely and
shift into neutral before attempting to
start engine.
26. Your machine is designed to cut normal
residential grass of a height no more than
10”. Do not attempt to mow through
unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or
piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves
may contact the engine exhaust and/or
build up on the mower deck presenting a
potential fire hazard.
27. Use only accessories and attachments
approved for this machine by the machine
manufacturer. Read, understand and
follow all instructions provided with the
approved accessory or attachment.
28. Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a large
percentage of riding mower-related
injuries. These operators should evaluate
their ability to operate the riding mower
safely enough to protect themselves and
others from serious injury.
29. If situations occur which are not covered
in this manual, use care and good
judgment. Contact your customer service
representative for assistance.
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