Beawareofthemowerandattachmentdischarge

10.Beawareofthemowerandattachmentdischarge

directionanddonotpointitatanyoneDonotoperatethe.

mowerwithoutthedischargecoverorentiregrass catcherinitsproperplace.

11.Donotputhandsorfeetnearrotatingpartsorunderthe

cuttingdeckContactwiththeblade(s)canamputate.

handsandfeet.

12.Amissingordamageddischargecovercancauseblade

contactorthrownobjectinjuries.

13.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravelddves,walks,or

roadsandwhilenotcuttinggrass.

14.Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearorcrossing

roadwaysThismachineisnotforuseonpublicroadway..

15.Donotoperatethemachinewhileundertheinfluenceof

alcoholordrugs.

16.MowonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallightNevercarry.

passengers.

17.Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftingintoreverseBackup.

slowlyAlwayslookdownandbehindbeforeandwhile. backingtoavoidback-overaccident.

18.SlowdownbeforeturningOperatethemachine.

smoothlyAvoiderraticoperationandexcessivespeed..

19.Disengageblade(s),setparkingbrake,stopengineand

waituntiltheblade(s)cometoacompletestopbefore

removinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass,unclogging

chute,removinganygrassordebris,ormakingany

adjustments.

20.NeverleaverunningmachineunattendedAlwaysturn.

offblade(s),placetransmissioninneutral,setparking

brake,stopengineandremovekeybeforedismounting.

21.Useextracarewhenloadingorunloadingthemachine

intoatrailerortruckThisunitshouldnotbedrivenupor.

downramp(s),becausetheunitcouldtipover,causing

seriouspersonalinjuryTheunitmustbepushed.

manuallyonramp(s)toloadorunloadproperly.

22.MufflerandenginebecomehotandcancauseburnDo.

nottouch.

23.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving

underlowtreebranches,wires,dooropeningsetc.,

wheretheoperatormaybestruckorpulledfromtheunit,

whichcouldresultinseriousinjury.

24.Disengageallattachmentclutches,depressthebrake pedalcompletelyandshiftintoneutralbeforeattempting tostartengine.

25.Yourmachineisdesignedtocutnormalresidentialgrass

ofaheightnomorethan10"Donotattempttomow.

throughunusuallytall,drygrass(e.g.pasture)orpilesof,

dryleavesDrygrassorleavesmaycontacttheengine.

exhaustand/orbuilduponthemowerdeckpresentinga

potentialfirehazard.

26.Useonlyaccessoriesandattachmentsapprovedforthis machinebythemachinemanufacturerRead,. understandandfollowallinstructionsprovidedwiththe accessoryattachment.

27.Dataindicatesthatoperators,age60yearsandabove, areinvolvedalargepercentageoftractor-related

injuriesTheseoperatorsshouldevaluatetheirabilityto. operatethetractorsafelyenoughtoprotectthemselves andothersfromseriousinjury.

28.Ifsituationsoccurwhicharenotcoveredinthismanual,

usecareandgoodjudgmentContactSearsservice.

centerforassistance.

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip- over accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy, do not mow it.

For safety, use the slope guide on page 45 to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this unit there.

Do:

1.Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

2.Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

3.Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking action.

4.Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability of the machine. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change stability of the machine.

5.Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause serious injury.

6.Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

Do Not:

1.Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

2.Do not mow near drop-off sites, ditches or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.

3.Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

4.Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.

5.Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.

6.Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over-speeding may cause the operator to lose control of the machine resulting in serious injury or death.

Children

1, Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

a.Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

b.Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.

c.Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children.