TRAINING:
Know the controls and how to stop quickly. Read this owner's manual and instructions furnished with attachments
Do not allow children to operate the machine Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction
Do not carry passengers Do not mow when children and others are around
Do not attempt to operate your vehicle or mower when not in the driver's seat
Always get on or off you rvehicle from the operator's left hand side
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 equ!pment
PREPARATION:
Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts
Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc ) which might be picked up and thrown.
Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start the engine
Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable Use approved gasoline containers
N ever remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline
to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after running Never fill tank indoors Always clean up spilled gasoline
Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors
Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place,
OPERATION:
Keep your eyes and mind on your vehicle, mower, and the area being cut Do not let other interests distract you Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before leaving the operator's position
Disengage power to mower, stop the engine, and disconnect spark plug wire s) from spark plug(s before cleaning, making an adjustment, or repa r, Be careful to avoid touching hot muffler or engine components
Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not in use
Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unat- tended Disengage the power take-off, lower the attach- ments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the key,
Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill
Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face.
Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes
While going up or down slopes, place gearshift control lever in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without stopping.
Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure, or at a speed which could cause a skid
Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards Keep away from drop-offs
Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches, and public high°
ways
Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects in order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never delib- erately run vehicle or mower into or over any foreign objects
Never shift gears until vehicle comes to a stop
Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge chute or near any moving parts while vehicle or mower Is running Always keep c ear of discharge chute
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment Use only approved drawbar hitch points
Limit loads to those you can safely control Do not turn sharply Use care when backing
Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in owner's manual
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve- hicle while in operation
Except for adjustments do not operate engine if air cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake s removed Removal of such part could create a fire hazard
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine; severe damage or injury may result
When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows: Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light
Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.
Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at frequent intervals
Disengage power to mower before backing up Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after careful observation of the entire area behind the mower
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condi- tion, and keep safety devices in place and working
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip- ment is in safe working condition
Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing m any enclosure
To reducefire hazard keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease Do not clean product wh e eng ne is
running.
Do not operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaust system Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard Inspect periodically and replace if necessary Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is subject to deterioration and wear. it should be checked frequently for bag replacement Replacement bags should be checked to ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recommendations or specification&
