WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦There is no rollover protection when the roll bar is down.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Wheels dropping over edges, ditches, steep banks, or water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death or drowning.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Keep the roll bar in the raised and locked position and use seat belt.
♦Lower the roll bar only when absolutely necessary.
♦Do not wear seat belt when the roll bar is down.
♦Drive slowly and carefully.
♦Raise the roll bar as soon as clearance permits.
•Be certain that the seat belt can be released quickly if the machine is driven or rolls into ponds of water.
•Check carefully for overhead clearances (i.e. branches, doorways, and electrical wires) before driving under any objects and do not contact them.
1.4.6Use EXTREME caution when backing up. LOOK BEHIND YOU!
1.4.7Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed.
1.4.8Never operate the mower with damaged guards, shields, or covers. Always have safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper working condition.
1.4.9DO NOT change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
1.4.10Disengage PTO before starting engine.
1.4.11Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades.
1.4.12Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is being operated.
1.4.13Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key:
•Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
•After striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the mower).
•Before clearing blockages.
•Whenever you leave the mower.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop:
•Before refueling.
•Before dumping the grass catcher.
1.4.14Before stopping the engine, place the throttle control midway between the “slow” and “fast” positions. Allow the engine to run a minimum of 15 seconds; then stop the engine.
1.4.15The fuel system is provided with a
•When the machine will not be used for a few days.
•During transport to and from the job.
•When parked inside a building.
1.4.16This mower was designed for one operator only. Keep all others away from mower during operation.
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