Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with attach-
monte.
2Do not allow children to operate the machine Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
3Do not carry passengers Do not mow when children and others are around
4Always wear substantial lootwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts.
5Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower, and the area being cut Do not let other interests distract you.
6Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when not in the driver'sseat
7.Always get on or off your tractor from the operator'sleft hand side,
8, Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks,etc ) which might be picked up and thrown
9.Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start the engine..
10Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before leaving 't_e operator's position
11Disengage power tomower, stop the engine, and disconnect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, making an adjustment, or repair, Be careful to avoid touching hot muffler or engine components
12Disengage power to attachments when transportingor not in
use,
13Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unattended_ Disengage the power take-off, lower the attach- ments, shift into neutral, se'the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key
14Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphillor downhitt Mow up and down the face ot slopes (not greater than 150), never across the face Refer to page 51,
t 5 Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually toprevent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes
16White going up or down slopes, ptace gear shiftcontrol 1ever in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without stopping
t7 Never mow in wet or slipperygrass, when traction is unsure, or at a speed which could cause a skid.
18Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards Keep away from drop-otis
t9 Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches, and public high. ways_
20Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects in order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never delib- erately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign objects
21Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop
22Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge chute, or near any moving parts while tractor or mower is running Always keep clear of discharge chute
23Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment a Use only approved drawbar hitch points
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control
c.Do not turn sharply Use care when backing
dUse counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in owner'smanuat.
24, Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways
25.When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve- hicle while in operation,
26.Handle gasoline with care - it is highly tlammable. a Use approved gasoline containers
b.Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to a running or hot engine or an enginethat has not been allowed to coot for several minutes after run- ning Never fill tank indoors Always clean up spilled gasoline
cOpen doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust fumes are dangerous Do not run tl_e engine indoors.
27Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operatingcondi- tion, and keep safety devices in place and working,
28..Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip- ment is in safe working condition,
29,. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open llame or spark,. Altow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure,.
30.To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease, Do not ctean product while engine is running
3 !_ Except for adjustments, DO NOToperate engine if aircleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed. Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.
32.Do not operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaust system Damaged mufflers or spark arrestors couldcreate a fire hazard_ Inspect period)ca!iyand replace if necessary.
33.The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and in- spected for damage after striking a foreign object, and the damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment
34.Do notchange the engine governor settings or overspeedthe engine; severe damage or injury may result
35.When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows: a Mow onty in daylight or in good artificial light.
b. Shut the engine off when unclogging chute_
cCheck the blade mounting bolls for proper tightnessat frequent intervals.
36..Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.
37.Disengage power to mower before backing up. Do not mow
in reverse unless abso!utely necessa_ and then only after careful observation of the entire area behind the mower_
38Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is subject to deterioration and wear. it should be checked trequentlyfor bag replacement Replacement bags should be checked Io ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recom.- mendations or specifications.
