•Never run a machine inside a closed area.
•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
•Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
•Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
•Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off.
•Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing.
•Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
•Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
•Be alert and turn machine off if chil- dren enter the area.
•Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.
•Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across.
•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
•Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.
•Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
•Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un- even terrain could overturn the ma- chine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.
•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
•If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.
•Do notturn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu- ally downhill, if possible.
_ILook for this symbol ,to point out impor- tant safety precautions. It means CAU-
TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
_CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- tal starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs always dis- connect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug.
_IbCAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, yo u may lose control of the tractor.
A_.CAUTION: Tow only the attachments
that are recommendedby and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest possible speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to lose control of your tractor.
_WARNING: The'enqine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
4 birth defects, or other reproductive harm.