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Safety Rules & Information

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.

GENERAL OPERATION				20. Keep in mind the operator is responsible for
1.	Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the			accidents occurring to other people or property.
				21. All drivers should seek and obtain professional and
	manual and on the unit before starting.
				practical instruction.
2.	Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or
				22. Always wear substantial footwear and trousers.
	under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge
				Never operate when barefoot or wearing sandals.
	opening at all times.
				23. Before using, always visually check that the blades
3.	Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar
				and blade hardware are present, intact, and
	with the instructions, to operate the unit (local
				secure. Replace worn or damaged parts.
	regulations can restrict operator age).
				24. Disengage attachments before: refueling, removing
4.	Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,
				an attachment, making adjustments (unless the
	etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the
				adjustment can be made from the operator’s
	blade(s).
				position).
5.	Be sure the area is clear of other people before
				25. When the machine is parked, stored, or left
	mowing. Stop the unit if anyone enters the area.
				unattended, lower the cutting means unless a
6.	Never carry passengers.
				positive mechanical lock is used.
7.	Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
				26. Before leaving the operator’s position for any
	necessary. Always look down and behind before
				reason, engage the parking brake (if equipped),
	and while travelling in reverse.
				disengage the blades (PTO), stop the engine, and
8.	Never direct discharge material toward anyone.
				remove the key.
	Avoid discharging material against a wall or
	and above, are involved in a largeReproductionpercentage
	obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the			27. To reduce fire hazard, keep the unit free of grass,
				leaves, & excess oil. Do ot stop or park over dry
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	operator. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel			leaves, grass, or combustible materials.
	surfaces.
9.	Do not operate the machine without the entire				WARNING
	grass catcher, discharge guard (deflector), or other
	safety devices in place and operational.			It is a viola n f California Public Resource
10. Slow down before turning.				Code, Se		ion 4442, to use or operate the
11. Never leave a running unit unattended. Always
	disengage the blades (PTO), set parking brake,			engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered,
	stop engine, and remove keys before dism un ing.			or grass		overed land unless the exhaust
12. Disengage blades (PTO) when not m wing.				system is equipped with a spark arrester,
	Shut off engine and wait for all parts to c me to			as efined in Section 4442, maintained in
	a complete stop before cleaning the machine,			effective working order. Other states or federal
	removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the			juris ictions may have similar laws. Contact
	discharge guard.
13. Operate the machine only in daylight or good				an Authorized Service Dealer to obtain a spark
	artificial light.	Not		arrester designed for the exhaust system
14. Do not operate the unit while under the influence of				installed on this engine.
	alcohol or drugs.
15	Watch for traffic when operating n ar or crossing			28. OSHA regulations may require the use of hearing
	roadways.
				protection when exposed to sound levels greater
16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the unit
				than 85 dBA for an 8 hour time period.
	into a trailer or truck.
17. Always wear eye protection when operating this					CAUTION
	unit.
18. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years					This machine produces sound levels in
	of power equipment-related injuries. These				excess of 85 dBA at the operator’s ear
					and can cause hearing loss through
	operators should evaluate their ability to operate
	the equipment safely enough to protect themselves				extended periods of exposure.
	and others from injury.			Wear hearing protection when operating this
19. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for				machine.
	wheel weights or counterweights.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

1.When transporting the unit on an open trailer, make sure it is facing forward, in the direction of travel. If the unit is facing backwards, wind lift could damage the unit.

2.Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling practices when refueling the unit after transportation or storage.

3.Never store the unit (with fuel) in an enclosed poorly ventilated structure. Fuel vapors can travel to an ignition source (such as a furnace, water

heater, etc.) and cause an explosion. Fuel vapor is also toxic to humans and animals.

4.Always follow the engine manual instructions for storage preparations before storing the unit for both short and long term periods.

5.Always follow the engine manual instructions for proper start-up procedures when returning the unit to service.

6.Never store the unit or fuel container inside where there is an open flame or pilot light, such as in a water heater. Allow unit to cool before storing.

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