SAFETY RULES
PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING WHEN
REPAIRS
INPORTANT
SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE O PERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY, YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH SU CH CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES,
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• | Know the controls and how to stop quickly. Read this owner's | • | Never mow in wet or slippery | grass, when traction | is unsure, | |||||||||||||||||||
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• | Do not allow | children | to operate the machine. | Do not allow | • | Stay alert for holes | in the terrain | and other | hidden | hazards. | ||||||||||||||
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• | Do not carry | passengers | Do | not | mow | when | children | and | * | Do not drive too close | to creeks, | ditches, | and public high- | |||||||||||
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, | Do not attempt to operate | your | veh[cte or mower | when not in | . | Exercise special | care | when | mowing around | fixed objects in | ||||||||||||||
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| order to prevent the blades | from striking them. Never detib. | |||||||||||
• | Always | get on or off your vehicle from the operator's left hand |
| erately | run vehicle | or mower | into or over any foreign object& | |||||||||||||||||
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| • | Never shift gears | until | vehicle comes to | a stop. |
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• | The vehicle | and attachments | should | be | stopped | and | in_ |
| Never | place hands | or feet | under the mower, in discharge | ||||||||||||
| spected | for | damage | after | striking | a foreign | object, | and | the |
| chute, | or near any | moving | parts while vehicle or mower is | ||||||||||
| damage | should be repaired before | restarting and operating |
| running | Always | keep | clear | of discharge | chute, |
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| • | Use care when | pulling | loads or using heavy equipmenL | ||||||||||
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Limit loads to those you can safely control
Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving part&
Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc.) which might be picked up and thrown
Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start the engine.
Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable. Use approved gasoline containers.
Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after running Never fill tank indoors. Always clean up spiiled gasoline.
Open doors if the engine is run in the garage, exhaust fumes are dangerous Do not run the engine indoors
Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place
OPERATION:
,Keep your eyes and mind on your vehicle, mower, and the area being CUL Do not let other interests distract you.
•Disengage power to attachments and step the engine before leaving the operator's position°
Disengage power to mower, stop the engine, and disconnect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, making an adjustment, or repair. Be careful to avoid touching hot muffler or engine component&
Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not in use
•Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unat- tended Disengage the power
•Do not stop or start suddenty when going uphill or downhitI Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15"), never across the face
•Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slope&
•While going up or down slopes, place gearshift controi _ever in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without stopping.
Do not turn sharply, Use care when backing.
Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in owner's manual
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
•When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-
. E_xcept for adjustments, do not operate engine if air cleaner Qr cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed. Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.
iDo not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine; severe damage or injury may result
When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:
•\ - Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
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| Shut the engine off when | unclogging | chute. |
| Check the b]ade mounting | beits for | proper tightness at | |
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. | Diseqgage power to mower before backing up., Do not mow |
in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after careful observation of the entire area behind the mower.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
•Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condi- tion, and keep safety devices in place and working
•Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip- ment is in safe working condition.
•Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease Do not clean product while engine is running
•Do not operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary_
•Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is sub ect to deterioration and wear. It Should be checked frequent y for bag rep acemenL Replacement bags should be checked to ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recommendations or specifications.
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT | OUT IMPORTANT | SAFETY | PRECAUTIONS. | ! |
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tT MEANS - ATTENTIONHI BECOME | ALERTtl! YOUR | SAFETY | IS INVOLVED. |
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