SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the mowing area.
Before attempting to unplug vacuum hoses, dis- engage PTO, stop power unit, and remove key.
Before performing any service or maintenance, lower attachment to ground, turn off power unit engine, remove key, and disconnect battery ground cable (negative
Be sure either the discharge chute, mulching end cap, or complete vacuum attachment is installed and in good condition. Replace if dam- aged.
TRANSPORTATION
Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
MAINTENANCE
Before attempting to unplug vacuum hoses, dis- engage PTO, stop power unit, and remove key.
Before performing any service or maintenance, lower attachment to ground, turn off power unit
engine, remove key, and disconnect battery ground cable (negative
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- nents in any way.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
Make sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.
Tighten all bolts, nuts and screws to torque chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe condition before putting unit into service.
Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.)
Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if dam- aged.
STORAGE
Keep children and bystanders away from stor- age area.
Mow’n Machine Vacuum (10/8/2004)