symbol is used to call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Besure
to observe and follow these instructions.
Know the controls and how to stop quickly.
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
To avoid injury or a possible accident, whenever the operator dismounts from lawn tractor or leaves the machine unattended, disengage the mower, shut off the engine, and remove the ignition key.
Handle gasoline with care, as it is highly flam- mable, A. Use approved gasoline container. B. Never remove the fuel tank cap or fill tank when the engine is running, is hot, or indoors. Also, do not smoke when working around flammable fuel. Wipe up spilled gasoline. C. Replace fuel tank cap securely.
Never place hands or feet under the mower, in the discharge chute, or near any moving parts while the mower is running. Do not work on the mower with the engine running, as mower could accidentally be engaged and cause injury.
No one should operate this machine while under the influence of intoxicants or drugs that impair the sensesor reactions.
Do not allow anyone in the area parellel to the discharge opening while moving. Although the area has been supposedly cleared of foreign objects, small objects may have been overlooked and may be discharged by the mower causing serious injury.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
When making any adjustments to your lawn tractor, always disconnect the high tension wire to the spark plug, otherwise the engine may start causing serious injury.
Be sure the mower clutch control is "DIS- ENGAGED" and the transmission is in neutral before starting the engine.
Never leave the engine running unattended or It is recommended that the machine be stopped
perm it the lawn tractor to be operated by persons and inspected for damage after striking a foreign not acquainted with its use and the rules for safeoperationobject. and that any damage be repaired before restarting and operating the machine, as broken
pieces could be thrown causing injury.
Be sure all stones, branches, or other objects that might be picked up and thrown by the mower blades are removed before starting to mow.
Never look into the discharge opening while the blades are in motion as a serious accident and/or injury could result.
Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden hazards which could cause loss of control or upset.
Children should not be allowed to operate the lawn tractor unless properly supervised, and are physi- cally and mentally capable of safe operation or injury may occur.
power to the mower when transportingor not in use.
Until you become familiar with the lawn tractor it is recommended that qu ick starts, stops, and rapid engagement of the mower be avoided.
Keep the machine in good operating conditon and keep safety devices in place. Use guards or shields as instructed to avoid injury.
discharge shield on the mower must beattach at all times while operating the mower.
Avoid sudden stops or starts, especially on steep slopes to avoid injury.
Do not carry passengers or give rides as serious injury may result.
Before backing the lawn tractor always look forobstacles or bystanders in the area where the lawntractor
will move.
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