Disengage PTO when attachment is not in use and when crossing gravel surfaces.
DO NOT operate unit if safety interlock system is damaged or disabled. Check safety interlock before each use.
ALWAYS remove key to prevent unauthorized use.
DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. Slow down before turning.
Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.
DO NOT mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.
DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.
Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those you can safely control and the unit can safely handle.
ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards and panels in good repair, in place and securely fastened.
Do not operate without either entire grass catcher or the discharge guard in place.
DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary. ALWAYS look down and behind before and while backing; especially for children.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability when using attachments.
NEVER carry
Use extra care when approaching blind corners or objects that may obscure vision of hidden obstacles and children.
If you cannot back up a slope or you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.
Mow up and down slopes, not across them.
Use slow speed on any slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes are functioning properly.
Keep all movements on the slope slow and gradual. DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Use extra care while operating machines with grass catcher or other attachments. They can affect stability of the machine.
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
DO NOT operate on slopes over 10°.
DO NOT park on slopes unless necessary. If unit is parked on a slope, ALWAYS chock or block wheels and set parking brake.
DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast downhill.
Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
NEVER allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
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.
ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and shut off fuel when transporting unit.
Keep unit free of grass clippings, leaves, and other debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
This product is equipped with an internal combustion type engine. DO NOT use unit on or near any unimproved,
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.
NEVER overfill fuel tank.
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
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting both battery terminals at the same time may result in injury and unit damage. DO NOT reverse battery connections.
Explosive Gases from battery can cause death or serious injury. Poisonous battery fluid contains sulfuric acid and its contact with skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe chemical burns.
NO flames, NO sparks, NO smoking near battery.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective gear near battery. Use insulated tools.
DO NOT TIP battery beyond a 45° angle in any direction.
ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of children.
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