Safety
Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The
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in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
PREPARATION
1.Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate outer garments and safety goggles. Avoid
TRAINING
1.Read the operating and service instructions carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the control quickly.
2.Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.
GENERAL OPERATION
1Know the tractor controls and how to stop quickly.
READ THE TRACTOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
2Read and obey all safety decals.
Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the unit.
3Disengage the electric clutch (PTO). Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before attaching, adjusting, or disconnecting any part of the collection system.
4Check the collection system to make sure it is bolted tightly to the tractor.
5DO NOT operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the deflector in place.
6Turn off the PTO switch to disengage the blades when not mowing.
7DO NOT mow in reverse. Always look down and behind before and while travelling in reverse.
8DO NOT turn sharply when travelling alongside a building or any object. Slow down before turning.
9DO NOT carry passengers on the tractor.
10When blower assembly is removed from the mower deck, the deflector must be properly installed.
11If the mower stalls or the turbo blower chute plugs:
a.Disengage the electric clutch (PTO);
b.Stop the engine and remove the key;
c.Set the parking brake, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
D. Remove the foreign object or clear the chute with a piece of wood before restarting the engine. NEVER place hands into blower housing to clear jammed object. Blower may rotate when object is removed.
12For added tractor stability and to prevent tipping or loss of control:
a.Use reduced speed on uneven ground and when turning corners.
b.Reduce loads on hillsides. It is recommended that the collection system be kept only half full when negotiating any slopes. Start mowing on slopes when the collection system is empty.
c.Mow up and down the face of slopes; never across the face of any slope.
12.Never operate the machine without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.
13.Use only attachments and accessories approved of by the manufacturer or the machine.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit and the operating activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
1.Keep children out of the work area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
2.Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area.
3.Never allow children to operate the unit.
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
1.Keep machine, attachments, and accessories in safe working condition.
2.Clear debris from machine before each use.
3.Always refer to the operating instructions for important details if the machine is to be stored for an extended period.
4.The collector bag will deteriorate with time and use. Inspect it regularly and replace if it becomes worn.
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