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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES 25. Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the brake pedal completely, and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine. 26. Your riding mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a height no more than 10" (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 mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard. 27. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this riding mower by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand, and follow all instructions provided with the approved accessory or attachment. 28. Data indicates that operators, age 65 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 a customer service representative for assistance. SLOPE OPERATION 1. Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tipover 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 it, do not mow or drive on it. 2. For your safety, measure any slope before using the riding mower on the sloped area. Use a slope measuring device in addition to the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this riding mower on a sloped or hilly area. Smart phone applications can also be utilized to measure slopes. If the slope is greater than 12° (21%) as shown on the slope gauge or a slope measuring device, do not operate this riding mower on that area or serious injury could result. 3. Do not mow on slopes greater than 12° (21%). 4. Do not mow across slopes, only mow up or down slopes that are less than 12° (21%). 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 riding mower 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 riding mower with grass catcher or other attachment(s). They can affect the stability of the riding mower. Do not use grass catcher on slopes greater than 10° (17%). 9. Do not try to stabilize the riding mower 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 riding mower to lift and rapidly tip over backwards, which could cause serious injury or death. 11. Do not turn off riding mower and freewheel downhill. Overspeeding may cause the operator to lose control of the riding mower 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 12° (21%). Only mow up and down slopes, never across 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. 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. 3