Safety Rules & Information
OPERATION
•Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
•Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light, keeping away from holes and hidden hazards.
•Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from the operator’s position. Use seat belts if provid- ed.
•Be sure of your footing while using pedestrian con- trolled equipment, especially when backing up. Walk, don’t run. Reduced footing could cause slipping.
•Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to travel in the recommended direction on hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the machines stability. USe caution when operating near
•Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while trav- eling in reverse.
•Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the deflec- tor in place.
•Slow down and use caution when making turns and when changing directions on slopes.
•Never raise deck with the blades running.
•Never leave a running unit unattended. Always disen- gage the PTO, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
•Turn off the PTO switch to disengage the blades when not mowing.
•Never operate with guards not securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly and functioning properly.
•Never operate with the discharge deflector raised, removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher.
•Do not change the engine governor setting or over- speed the engine.
•Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage drives, engage parking brake, shut off engine before leaving the operator’s position for any reason includ- ing emptying the grass catchers or unclogging the chute.
•Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects or abnormal vibration occurs. Make neces- sary repairs before resuming operations.
•Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
•Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path.
•Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders away.
•Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not mowing.
•Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.
•Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to
Do
•Mow up and down slopes, not across.
•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the unit. Tall grass can hide obsta- cles.
•Use slow speed. Choose a slow speed so that you will not have to stop or change speed while on the slope.
•Use extra care with grass catchers or other attach- ments. These can change the stability of the unit.
•Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
•See your authorized dealer for recommendations of available weights to improve stability.
Do Not
•Do not start or stop on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
WARNING
Never operate on slopes greater than 20°
(36.4 percent) which is a rise of
Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope. In addition to front and rear weights, use extra caution when operating on slopes with
Mow UP and DOWN the slope, never across the face, use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.
•Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
•Do not mow near
•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing or trac- tion could cause sliding.
•Do not try to stabilize the unit by putting your foot on the ground.
•Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
•Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
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