Axion ZT18533, CZT2142 manual Ignition System

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip- over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not operate on it.

Control of a walk-behind or ride-on machine sliding on a slope will not be regained by the application of the brake. The main reasons for loss of control are: insufficient tire grip on the ground, speed too fast, inadequate braking, the type of machine is unsuitable for its task, lack of awareness of the ground conditions, incorrect hitching and load distribution.

WARNING

Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent (10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally.

Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope. Use extra caution when operating on slopes with rear- mounted grass catchers.

Mow up and down the face of slopes, not across. Use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.

1.Mow up and down the face of slopes, not across.

2.Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the unit. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

3.Choose a slow speed so that you will not have to stop

or change speeds while on the slope.					CHILDREN
4. Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may loose traction.					Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
5. Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If tires
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lose traction (i.e. machine stops forward motion on a					p esence of children. Children are often attracted to the unit
slope), disengage the blade(s) (PTO) and drive					and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will
slowly off the slope.					emain where y u last saw them.
6. Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or direction,					1.	Keep ch ldren	ut	f the mowing area and under the
which could cause the machine to rollover.						watchful care	f an	ther responsible adult.
7. Use extra care while operating machines wi h grass					2.	Be alert and urn unit off if children enter the area.
catchers or other attachments; they can affect				he	3.	Before and during reverse operation, look behind and
stability of the unit. Do not use on steeps sl pes.						down for small children.
8. Do not try to stabilize the machine by pu			ing y	ur	4.	Never arry children, even with the blade(s) off. They
foot on the ground (ride-on units).						may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with
9. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,		r				safe nit operation. Children who have been given
embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over if						ri es in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing
a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an						area for another ride and be run over or backed over
edge caves in.						by the machine.
10. Do not use grass catchers on steep slopes.					5.	Never allow children to operate the unit.
11. Do not mow slopes if you cannot back up them.					6.	Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
12. See your authorized dealer/retailer for						shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
recommendations of wheel weights or						vision.
counterweights to improve stability.
13. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tr		limbs,		tc.	EMISSIONS
14. Use slow speed. Tires may lose traction			slopes		1.	Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
even through the brakes are functioning properly.
						known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth
15. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then,
						defects, or other reproductive harm.
turn slowly and gradually uphill, if possible. Never
					2.	Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and
mow down slopes.
						Air Index information on the engine emissions label.

TOWED EQUIPMENT (RIDE-ON UNITS)

1.Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.

2.Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight limit for towed equipment and towing on slopes. See attaching a trailer under OPERATION.

3.Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.

4.On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.

5.Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.

6.Do not shift to neutral and coast down hill.

IGNITION SYSTEM

1.This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.

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