This symbol is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe and follow these instructions.
Whenever the operator dismounts from the riding
mower or leaves the riding mower unattended,disengage the mower and shut off the engine.
Know the controls and how to stop quickly.
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
C.nly move the gear selector lever to shift into gear or change gears with the
Never place hands or feet under the mower, in the discharge chute, or near any moving parts while the mower is running. Do not work on the mower with
the engine running, as the mower could acciden-
tally be engaged and cause injury.
Never leave the engine running unattended or permit the riding mower to be operated by persons not acquainted with its use and the rules for safe operation.
Be sure all stones, branches, or other objects that might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades are removed before starting to mow.
Never look into the discharge opening while the blades are in motion as serious accident and/or injury could result.
Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden hazards which could cause loss of control or upset.
Children should not be allowed to operate the riding mower unless properly supervised, and are physically and mentally capable of safe operation or injury may occur.
Disengage power to the mower when transporting or not in use.
Before backing the riding mower always look for obstacles or bystanders in the area where the riding mower will move.
No one should operate this machine while under the influence of intoxicants or drugs that impair the sensesor reactions.
Do not allow anyone in the area parallel to the discharge opening while moving. Although the area
has been supposedly cleared of foreign objects, small objects may have been overlooked and may be discharged by the mower causing serious injury.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
When making any adjustments to your riding mower, always disconnect the high tension wire to the spark plug, otherwise the engine may start causing serious injury.
Be sure the mower clutch control is "DIS- ENGAGED" and the transmission is in neutral before starting the engine.
It is recommended that the machine be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object and that any damage be repaired before restarting and operating the machine, as broken pieces could be thrown causing injury.
Until you become familiar with the riding mower it is recommended that quick starts, stops, and rapid engagementof the mower be avoided. .
Keep the machine in good operating condition and keep safety devises in place. Use guards or shields as instructed in Operator's Manual to avoid injury.
The discharge shield on the mower must be attached at all times while operating the mower.
Avoid sudden stops or starts, especially on steep slopes to avoid injury.
Do not carry passengers or give rides as serious injury could result.
Handle gasoline with care it is highly flammable: A. Use approved gasoline container. B. Never remove the fuel tank cap or fill the fuel tank when the engine is running, is hot, or indoors. Also, do not smoke when working around inflammable fuel. Wipe up spilled gasoline. C. Replace gasoline cap securely.
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