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OWNER'S INFORMATION SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on Mowers WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury :or death. i. •".-,eneral oper-='*Lion ...... 1. Read, understand andfollow all instructionsinthe instructionBook,on the machine, the engineandwith any attachmentsbefore starting 2. Only a! ow responsibleadults, who are familiar with the instructions,to operate the machine 3. Clear the area:of objects such as r0cksl toysi:wire_etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade 4. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop the machine if anyone enters the area. 5. Nevercarry passengers. : :: .... 6. Turn offpower to the blades or any attachments before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unlessabsolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing. 7. Be aware ofthe mowerdischarge directionand do notpointitat anyone. Do notoperate the mowerwithouteither the entire grassbagger or the mower guard in place_ : : 8. Slow down before turning : 9. Never leave a machine unattended with the engine running.Always turn off the blade(s), set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key before dismounting 10 Turn offpower to attachment(s) when transporting or not in use. Turn off the blade(s) when not mowing 11. Stop the engine before removing the grass bagger or uncloggingthe chute. 12 Mow only in daylight or good artificial light t3. Do not operate the machine while underthe influence of alcohol or drugs or when very tired 14. Watch for trafficwhen operating near or crossingroadways. ' 15. Use extra caution when loadingor unloadingthe machine into a trailer or truck. 16. Always wear goggles, safety glasses, or an eye shield when you operate the unit to protect youreyes from foreign objects that can be thrown from the unit. Always wear eye protectionwhen you make an adjustment or repair to the machine 17. Use care when pullingloads 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 counterweightsor wheel weights when suggested in the Instruction Book 18. Do not operate this machine if you are takingdrugs or other medication which can cause drowsiness or affect yourability to operate this machine. 19 Do not use thismachine if you are mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely !1. Slope operation Slopes and rough terrain are major factors related to loss-of-control and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. ALL slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope, do not mow it. See the "Slope Guide" in the back of this book to check for safe operation. DO 1. Mow up and down slopes, not across. 2. Remove obstacles such as rocks, limbs, etc... 3. Watch for hoIes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. 4. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability. 5. Use extra care with grass baggers or other attachments they can change the stability of the machine. 6 Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. 7. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, turn off the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope DO NOT 1. Do not turn on slopes unless absolutely necessary, then only turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible 2. Do not mow drop-offs, ditches or embankments A wheel over the edge or an edge caving in could cause a sudden overturn and an injury or death 3 Do not mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding 4. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground 5. Do not use a grass bagger or other rear mounted accessories on steep slopes (greater than 10 degrees) I!i. Children 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. NEVER assume that children will remain where you last saw them. 1. Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care of another responsible adult 2 Be alert and turn the engine off if chi|dren enter the area 3. Before and when backing, took behind and down for small children. F-99636 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

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OWNER'S
INFORMATION
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-on
Mowers
WARNING: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious injury
:or
death.
•.,
=L
"-eneral
oper-'*ion
......
i.
1.
Read,
understand
and
follow
allinstructionsinthe instructionBook,on the
machine,
the engineand with any attachmentsbefore starting
2.
Only a! ow responsible
adults,
who
are
familiar with the instructions,to operate the machine
3.
Clear the
area:of
objects such as
r0cksl
toysi:wire_etc which could be picked up
and
thrown
by
the blade
4.
Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop the
machine
if anyone
enters
the area.
5.
Nevercarry
passengers.
:
::
....
6.
Turn off power to the blades or
any
attachments before backing up. Do not mow in
reverse
unless
absolutely
necessary Always look
down and
behind
before
and
while backing.
7.
Be aware ofthe mowerdischarge directionand do notpointit
at anyone. Do
notoperate the mowerwithouteither the
entire
grassbagger
or the mower guard in place_
:
:
8.
Slow
down
before turning
:
9.
Never leave a machine
unattended
with the engine running.
Always
turn off the
blade(s),
set the parking brake, stop the
engine
and
remove
the
key before dismounting
10
Turn off power to attachment(s) when transporting or
not
in use. Turn off the
blade(s)
when not mowing
11.
Stop the engine
before
removing the grass bagger or uncloggingthe chute.
12
Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light
t3.
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or when very tired
14.
Watch for traffic when operating
near
or crossingroadways.
'
15.
Use extra caution when loadingor unloadingthe machine
into
a trailer or truck.
16.
Always
wear goggles, safety glasses, or
an
eye shield when you operate the unit
to
protectyour
eyes
from
foreignobjectsthat
can be
thrown
from
the unit.
Always
wear
eye
protectionwhen
you make
an
adjustment
or repair to the machine
17.
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
counterweightsor wheel weights when suggested in the
Instruction
Book
18.
Do not
operate this machine
if
you are takingdrugs or other medication which
can
cause drowsiness or affect your
ability
to operate
this machine.
19
Do not use this
machine if
you
are
mentally or physically unable to operate this machine safely
!1. Slope operation
Slopes and rough terrain are major factors related to loss-of-control
and tip-over
accidents, which can result in severe injury
or death. ALL slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on the slope, do
not mow
it. See
the
"Slope
Guide" in the back of this book to check
for
safe operation.
DO
1.
Mow up and down slopes, not across.
2.
Remove obstacles such as rocks,
limbs,
etc...
3.
Watch for hoIes,
ruts
or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
4.
Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations
for wheel weights or counterweights
to improve stability.
5.
Use extra care with grass baggers or other attachments
they can change the stability of
the
machine.
6
Keep all movement on the slopes slow
and
gradual.
Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
7.
Avoid starting or stopping
on
a slope. If tires
lose
traction, turn off the blades and proceed slowly
straight
down the slope
DO
NOT
1.
Do
not
turn
on
slopes unless absolutely necessary, then only turn slowly and gradually downhill,
if possible
2.
Do not
mow drop-offs, ditches or embankments
A wheel over the edge or an edge caving in could cause a sudden overturn and an
injury or death
3
Do
not
mow on wet grass Reduced traction could cause sliding
4.
Do
not
try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground
5.
Do not use a grass bagger or other rear mounted accessories on steep slopes (greater than 10 degrees)
I!i. Children
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. NEVER
assume
that children will remain where you last saw them.
1.
Keep children
out
of
the mowing
area and
in
the
watchful
care
of
another responsible adult
2
Be alert and turn the engine off if chi|dren
enter
the area
3.
Before and when backing, took behind
and
down for small children.
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