Safety Rules & Information

 

 

 

Slope Operation

 

 

Operation on slopes can be dangerous. Using the unit on a slope

 

 

that is too steep where you do not have adequate wheel traction

 

 

(and control) can cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and

 

 

possible rollover. You should not operate on a slope greater than a

 

 

5.4 foot rise over a 20 foot length (15 degrees).

 

 

Always mow across slopes, not up and down (to maintain traction

 

 

on the wheels) and avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.

 

 

Reduce speed and use extreme caution on ALL slopes.

 

 

Also, note that the surface condition you are on can greatly impact

 

 

your ability to safely operate this machine. Operating on wet or

 

 

slippery slopes can cause sliding and loss of steering and control.

 

 

Do not operate on slopes that are slippery, wet, or have soft soil

 

 

conditions.

 

 

If you feel unsure about operating the unit on a slope, don’t do it.

 

 

It’s not worth the risk.

 

 

Reprodyouuctionor someone else. However, if you stay in the operator

 

Thrown Objects

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This unit has spinning mower blades. These blades can pick up and

throw debris that could seriously injure a bys ander. Be sure to lean

up the area to be mowed and remove objec s hat could be thrown by

the blade BEFORE you start mowing.

 

Do not operate this unit without the entire grass catcher or ischarge

guard (deflector) in place.

 

 

Also, do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is unning! If

someone does enter the area, shut the unit off immediately until they

leave.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moving Parts

 

 

 

This equipment has many moving parts that can injure

 

 

 

zone (stay seated in the seat), and follow the safety rules

 

 

 

in this operator’s manual, the unit is safe to operate.

 

 

 

The mower deck has spinning mower blades that can

 

 

 

amputate hands and feet. Do not allow anyone near the

 

 

 

unit while it is running! Keep safety devices (guards,

 

 

 

shields, and switches) in place and working.

 

 

 

To help you, the operator, use this equipment safely, it is

 

 

 

equipped with an operator-present safety system. Do NOT

 

 

 

attempt to alter or bypass the system. See your dealer

 

 

 

immediately if the system does not pass all the safety

 

 

 

interlock system tests found in this manual.

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