SAFETY
•The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and gashes. Wrap the blades or use protective gloves when handling them.
•Check the parking brake’s functionality regularly. Adjust and service as necessary.
•The mulch blades should only be used in familiar areas when higher quality mowing is desired.
•Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass, leaves, and other debris that may have accumulated on the machine. Allow the machine to cool before putting it in storage.
•Regularly clean deck and underside of deck, avoid spraying engine and electrical components with water.
Transport
•The machine is heavy and can cause serious crushing injuries. Be extra cautious when it is loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle or trailer.
•Use an approved trailer to transport the machine. Activate the parking brake, turn off the fuel supply, and fasten the machine with approved fastening devices, such as bands, chains, or straps, when transporting.
•Do not operate this machine on public roadways.
•Check and abide by local traffic regulations before transporting the machine on any road.
•Do not tow this machine, it may cause damage to the drive system.
•Do not tow with this mower. They may jackknife or overturn causing damage to the mower and possibly serious injury to the operator.
•Load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving up ramps of suitable strength using a slow speed. Do not lift! The machine is not intended to be lifted by hand.
Regularly clean deck
WARNING!
Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at once. Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the machine in place during transport. Ensure that the machine is well fastened to the transport vehicle. Always reverse the machine onto the transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over.