10.Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the machine while the engine is running.

11.Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the

original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromise safety!”

12.Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.

13.Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

14.Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

WARNING: YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.

NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your lawn tractor.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT

OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR

GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.

IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM ROTATING PARTS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMOVE OBJECTS THAT CAN BE THROWN BY THE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BLADE IN ANY DIRECTION. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH BLADES OFF.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USE EXTRA CAUTION ON SLOPES. DO NOT MOW SLOPES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GREATER THAN 10° MOW UP AND DOWN, NOT ACROSS.

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AVOID SUDDEN TURNS, USE LOW GEAR.

 

 

 

 

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READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL. KEEP SAFETY DEVICES IN PLACE AND WORKING.

Label shape may vary by tractor model. Label contents do not vary.

WARNINGTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS.

AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.

DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT COULD SLIP OR TIP.

IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.

DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS ARE AROUND.

NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH. BLADES OFF.

LOOK DOWN & BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE BACKING.

KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND SWITCHES, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING.

REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).

KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL CONTROLS.

BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).

BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, DISENGAGE BLADE(S), PLACE THE SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL, ENGAGE PARKING BRAKE,

SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY.

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

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