is responsible for safe operation on slopes. See inside back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the area to be mowed.
1.4.5Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass, if mower must be tilted for transportation, and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed.
1.4.6Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields, or covers. Always have safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper working condition.
1.4.7Do Not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
1.4.8Place transmission in neutral, disengage blades, and latch drive levers in “park brake” position before starting engine.
1.4.9Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades.
1.4.10Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is being operated.
1.4.11Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s)and/or remove key:
a)Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
b)After striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the mower).
1.4.12Stop the engine:
a)Before clearing blockages.
b)Before removing the grass catcher.
c)Whenever you leave the mower.
d)Before refueling.
e)Before making height adjustments.
1.4.13Before stopping the engine, return the throttle control to the idle position for 30 seconds to allow the engine to cool down.
1.4.14The fuel system is provided with a
a)The machine will not be used for a few days
b)During transport to and from the job
c)When parking inside a building
1.4.15This mower was designed for one operator only. Keep all others away from mower during operation.
1.4.16Do Not mow without the grass deflector or entire grass collection system in place and in proper working condition.
1.5MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.5.1For engine maintenance, follow the engine manufacturer's recommendations precisely as stated in the engine manual.
1.5.2When making adjustments while the engine is running, such as carburetor and motion control linkage adjustments, stand to one side and keep clear of moving/ rotating components, such as engine screen, drive belts and sheaves. Do Not wear loose fitting clothing or jewelry that could get tangled in moving/rotating components.
1.5.3Keep engine and engine area free from accumulation of grass, leaves, excessive grease or oil and other debris which can accumulate in these areas. These materials can become combustible and may result in a fire.
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