National Mower 99500500-8400 manual Safety Rules

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SAFETY RULES

Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in Owner/Operator Manual before beginning assembly. Failure to follow instructions could result in personal injury and/or damage to unit.

Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work area to understand:

• Work area • Your unit • All safety decals

Determine which attachments are needed and can be used safely.

Inspect unit before each use for: missing or damaged decals and shields, correctly operating safety interlock system, and deterioration of grass catchers. Replace or repair as needed.

ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully before operation. ALWAYS be aware of traffic when operating along streets or curbs.

Keep children and people away.

Keep children out of work area and under watchful care of a responsible adult.

Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, and debris. Thrown objects can cause injury.

Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or floors. Avoid uneven work areas and rough terrain. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.

DO NOT operate near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

Data indicates that operators, age 60 and above, are involved in a larger percentage of riding mower related injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury.

Read the entire Owner/Operator manual and other training material. If the operator or the mechanic cannot read the manual, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain it to them. Only the user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or property.

Only trained adults may operate or service unit. Training includes actual operation.

Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.

NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near unit. Be alert and shut off unit if children enter area.

NEVER operate unit after or during the use of medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation requires your complete and unimpaired attention at all times.

DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and tie back hair that may get caught in rotating parts.

Wear adequate outer garments.

NEVER wear open sandals or canvas shoes during operation. Wear adequate safety gear, protective gloves and footwear.

Wear proper footwear to improve footing on slippery surfaces.

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Contents Triplex Reel Mower Introduction Table of ContentsSafety Required Operator Training Safety DecalsNotations Practices and Laws Safety Rules Page Page Operation Controls and FeaturesChoke Operating Suggestions Prior to Starting the UnitMowing Operation Starting the EngineDriving the Tractor Vertical Mowing Unit MowingHillside Operation Pushing or Towing InstructionsTractor AssemblyRear Mower SeatSteering Wheel Wing Mower Lift Wing MowersEngine Crankcase Hydraulic OILTraction Pedal Adjustments Service and AdjustmentsBattery Parking Brake Adjustment Upper Countershaft Belt AdjustmentLower Countershaft Chain Adjustmentt Ground Speed ControlReel END Play Adjustment Height of CUT AdjustmentReel to Bedknife Adjustment Vertical Mowing Unit Blade Changing Backlapping ProcedureLapping Compound Grinding ProcedureGeneral Maintenance MaintenanceAssembly and Disassembly Charging a BatteryBelts Jumper CablesEngine Fuel Filter EngineLubrication Bedknife ReplacementHydraulic OIL Filter Symbols Frequency Location Type No. General Instructions StorageTires Starting the Engine After StorageEngine will not Start TroubleshootingTractor will not Move Reel will not TurnEngine SpecificationsTwo-Year Limited Turf Products Warranty Exclusions Items Not Covered by This Warranty

99500500-8400 specifications

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