•Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
•Use extreme care with attachments. These can change the stability of the machine and cause loss of control.
•Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.
1.4.5Use EXTREME caution when backing up. LOOK BEHIND YOU!
1.4.6Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed.
1.4.7Never operate the mower with damaged guards, shields, or covers. Always have safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper working condition.
1.4.8DO NOT change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
1.4.9Disengage PTO before starting engine.
1.4.10Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades.
1.4.11Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is being operated.
1.4.12Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake.
•Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
•After striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the mower).
•Before clearing blockages.
•Whenever you leave the mower.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop:
•Before refueling.
•Before dumping the grass catcher.
1.4.13Before stopping the engine, place the throttle control midway between the “slow” and “fast” positions. Allow the engine to run a minimum of 15 seconds; then stop the engine.
1.4.14The fuel system is provided with a
•When the machine will not be used for a few days.
•During transport to and from the job.
•When parked inside a building.
1.4.15This mower was designed for one operator only. Keep all others away from mower during operation.
1.4.16DO NOT mow with the discharge deflector raised, removed or altered unless there is a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly.
1.4.17DO NOT operate mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
1.4.18Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
1.4.19If jump starting is required:
a)connect the positive (+) power cable from the positive post on the booster battery to the positive terminal post on the starter solenoid switch (this post has the positive battery cable attached to it).
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