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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 3. Do not mow on slopes greater than 15° (25%). 4. Do not mow across slopes, only mow up and down slopes that are less than 15° (25%). Use low speeds and avoid sudden turns. 5. Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding or a loss of control. 6. Do not operate tractor under any conditions where traction, steering, or stability is in question. Tires could slide even if the wheels are stopped. 7. Avoid starting and stopping on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or direction. Make turns slowly and gradually. 8. Use extra care while operating tractor with grass catcher or other attachment(s). They can affect the stability of the tractor. Do not use grass catcher on slopes greater than 10° (17%). 9. Do not try to stabilize the tractor by putting your foot on the ground. 10. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid acceleration could cause the front of the tractor to lift and rapidly roll over backwards, which could cause serious injury or death. 11. Do not turn off tractor and freewheel downhill. Overspeeding may cause the operator to lose control of the tractor resulting in serious injury or death. SLOPE GAUGE (BACK COVER) WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on the slope, do not mow it. Do not mow on slopes greater than 15° (25%). Do not mow across slopes, only mow up and down slopes. USE THE SLOPE GAUGE ON THE BACK COVER AS SHOWN TO DETERMINE IF A SLOPE IS TOO STEEP FOR SAFE OPERATION! To check the slope, proceed as follows: 1. Open manual to the back cover and fold along the dashed line. 2. Locate a vertical object on or behind the slope (e.g. a pole, building, fence, tree, etc.). 3. Align either side of the slope gauge with the object. 4. Adjust gauge up or down until the left corner touches the slope. 5. If there is a gap below the gauge, the slope is too steep for safe operation. FIRE AND FUEL 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. 2. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. 3. Use only an approved gasoline container. 4. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least five minutes before refueling. 5. Never fuel tractor indoors. 6. Never store the tractor 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. 7. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris. Move tractor to another area. Wait five minutes before starting the engine. 8. To reduce fire hazards, keep tractor free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Follow the Post-Operation Tractor Care instructions in the Product Care section. 9. The tractor is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10 inches (25 cm). 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 tractor deck presenting a potential fire hazard. 10. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch (13 mm) below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion. 11. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. Do not operate without fuel cap in place. 12. Allow tractor to cool at least five minutes before fueling or storing. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 4