DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service.
NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is running.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry. Tie back hair that may get caught in rotating parts.
Keep children and people away from unit during operation.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always provide good ventilation.
Thrown objects can cause injury and property damage. DO NOT point discharge at anyone or discharge directly onto paved or gravel surfaces.
Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating this unit.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Understand:
•How to operate all controls
•The functions of all controls
•How to STOP in an Emergency
•Braking and steering characteristics
•Turning radius and clearance
ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards, and panels in good repair, in place and securely fastened.
NEVER modify or remove safety devices. ALWAYS keep discharge cover or complete grass catcher in place and in proper working condition. Check steering control operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
Safety Interlock System must function properly. DO NOT operate unit if operator presence control is damaged or disabled.
If equipment vibrates abnormally, stop engine at once, disengage PTO, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Check for any damage or loose parts. Repair before restart.
Before starting engine: disengage PTO and place unit in neutral.
DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. DO NOT change engine governor settings or
Disengage PTO when attachment is not in use. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment when travelling, crossing driveways, etc.
Avoid uneven and rough terrain. 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.
DO NOT try to stabilize unit by putting foot on ground when operating with applicable riding attachments.
When engine is running and speed control lever is forward, holding only one steering lever will cause unit to circle around one drive wheel.
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure view.
ALWAYS disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, remove key and allow moving parts to stop before leaving operator’s position.
Never leave a running unit unattended. ALWAYS shut off engine before leaving unit.
ALWAYS remove key to prevent unauthorized use.
DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary. ALWAYS backup slowly. ALWAYS look down and behind, before and while backing.
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. DO NOT operate on slopes of more than 10°. Operate across the face of slopes, not up and down.
Turf conditions can affect the unit’s stability.
Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or direction. Use a slow speed to avoid stopping or shifting on slopes. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
DO NOT park unit on a slope unless absolutely necessary. When parking on a slope always chock or block wheels.
Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto trailer or truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER secure from rods or linkages that could be damaged.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is running. Keep unit free of grass, leaves, or other debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
This product is equipped with an internal combustion engine. DO NOT use on or near any unimproved, forest covered or brush covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local, state or federal laws. A spark arrester, if used, must be maintained in effective working order by the operator.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container. No smoking, No sparks, No flames. ALWAYS allow engine to cool before servicing.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from operation.
NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
When practical, remove
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