Briggs & Stratton 5900551, 5900859, 5900918 TRAINING, PREPARATION, OPERATION, This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects

Operator Safety

Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.

The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

TRAINING					3. Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in					is engaged before starting engine. Only start
					engine from the operator’s position. Use seat
the manual and on the unit before starting. If the
					belts if provided.
operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English
					4. Be sure of your footing while using pedestrian
it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this
					controlled equipment, especially when backing up.
material to them.
					Walk, don’t run. Reduced footing could cause
2. Become familiar with the safe operation of the
					slipping.
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
					5. Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be
3. All operators and mechanics should be trained.
					sure to travel in the recommended direction on
The owner is responsible for training the users.
					hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the machines
4. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar
					stability. Use caution when operating near drop-
with the instructions, to operate the unit.
					offs.
5. Never let children or untrained people operate
					6. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
or service the equipment. Local regulations may
					necessary. Always look down and behind before
restrict the age of the operator.
					and while traveling in reverse.
6. The owner/user can prevent and is responsible
					7. Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do
for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,
					not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower
other people or property.
					without either the entire grass catcher or the
7. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and
					deflector in place.
above, are involved in a large percentage of riding
					8. Slow down and use caution when making turns
mower-related injuries. These operators should
					and when cha gi g directions on slopes.
evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower
					9. Never ra se deck with the blades running.
safely enough to protect themselves and others
					10. Never leave a running unit unattended. Always
from serious injury.
					disengage he PTO, set parking brake, stop
PREPARATION					engine, and remove keys before dismounting.
1. Evaluate the terrain to determine what					Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
				for
accessories and attachments are needed to					11. T rn off the PTO switch to disengage the blades
					when not mowing.
properly and safely perform the job. Use			nly
					12. Never operate with guards not securely in place.
accessories and attachments approved by the
					Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted
manufacturer.
					properly and functioning properly.
2. Wear appropriate clothing including safety shoes,
					13. Never operate with the discharge deflector raised,
safety glasses and ear protection. Long hai ,
					removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher.
		Not
loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in					14. Do not change the engine governor setting or
moving parts.
					overspeed the engine.
3. Inspect the area where the equipment is to be
					15. Stop on level ground, lower implements,
used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys
					disengage drives, engage parking brake, shut off
and wire, which can be thrown by the machine.
					engine before leaving the operator’s position for
4. Use extra care when handling gasoline and
					any reason including emptying the grass catchers
other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are
					or unclogging the chute.
explosive.
					16. Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking
a)	Use only an approved container.
					objects or abnormal vibration occurs. Make
b)	Never remove fuel cap or addReproductionfuel with thenecessary repairs before resuming operations.
	engine running. Allow engine to cool before				17. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
	refueling. Do not smoke.				18. Look behind and down before backing up to be
c) Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.					sure of a clear path.
					19. Never carry passengers and keep pets and
					bystanders away.
5. Check that operator’s presence controls, safety					20. Do not operate the unit while under the influence
switches and shields are attached and functioning					of alcohol or drugs.
properly. Do not operate unless they are					21. Slow down and use caution when making turns
functioning properly.					and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if
OPERATION					not mowing.
					22. Use care when loading or unloading the machine
1. Never run an engine in an enclosed area.					into a trailer or truck.
2. Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial					23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
light, keeping away from holes and hidden					trees or other objects that may obscure vision.
hazards.					24. To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass,
					leaves & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry

leaves, grass or combustible materials.

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