SAFETY
TO HELP PREVENT BODILY INJURY DUE TO LOSS OF STABILITY OR CONTROL:
•Do not exceed maximum towing capacity of towing vehi- cle listed in the vehicle operator's manual.
•Do not exceed 5 mph.
•Do not tow this machine behind a motor vehicle such as a car or truck.
•Do not tow this machine behind a ZTR (Zero Turn Radius) Mower.
SAFETY
Read the general safety operating precautions in your towing vehi- cle operator's manual for additional safety information.
Operate Safely
Use this machine for intended purpose only.
This machine is intended for use in lawn care and home applica- tions. Do not tow behind a vehicle on a highway or in any high speed applications. Do not tow at speeds higher than maximum recommended towing speed.
Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain control. Travel slowly over rough ground.
Do not let children or an untrained person operate machine.
Do not let anyone, especially children, ride on this machine or the towing vehicle. Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign objects and being thrown off. Riders may also obstruct the operator's view, resulting in this machine being operated in an unsafe manner.
Check towing vehicle brake action before you operate. Adjust or service brakes as necessary.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix dam- aged parts immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Replace all worn or damaged safety and instruction decals.
Do not modify the machine or safety devices. Unauthorized modifi- cations to the towing vehicle or machine may impair its function and safety, and void the warranty.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
Caution should always be exercised whenever working on or near batteries. Heavy gloves and eye protection show be worn when making connections to a battery.
TOWING SAFELY
Stopping distance increases with speed and weight of towed load. Travel slowly and allow extra time and distance to stop.
Total towed weight must not exceed limits specified in towing vehi- cle operator's manual.
Excessive towed load can cause loss of traction and loss of control on slopes. Reduce towed weight when operating on slopes.
Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
Use only approved hitches. Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach this machine except at the approved hitch point.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes. Use counterweights or wheel weights as described in the towing vehicle operator's man- ual.
Do not turn sharply. Use additional caution when turning or operat- ing under adverse surface conditions. Use care when reversing. To avoid
Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
Protect Bystanders
Keep bystanders away when you operate this machine Before you back look carefully behind for bystanders.
Before you operate any feature of this machine, observe your sur- roundings and look for bystanders.
Keep Riders Off Towed Attachment
Keep riders off towed attachment.
Riders on a towed attachment are subject to injury, such as being struck by objects and being thrown off the attachment during sud- den starts, stops and turns.
Riders obstruct the operator's view, resulting in the attachment being used in an unsafe manner.
Keep riders off of hitch bracket.
Keep Body Parts From Under Drawbar
Before disconnecting this machine from towing vehicle hitch plate:
•Stop on level ground.
•Stop towing vehicle engine.
•Lock towing vehicle park brake.
•Block wheels of the machine.
•Make sure body parts are not under drawbar.
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