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. The tri-
angle 
in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
GENERAL WARNINGS
•Know the mower controls, safety rules and how to stop quickly. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL.
•READ AND OBEY ALL SAFETY DECALS.
•Wear appropriate ear, eye and breathing protection.
•Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the unit.
•Disengage the electric clutch (PTO). Shut off the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop before attaching, adjusting, or disconnecting any part of the collection system.
•When blower assembly is removed from the mower deck, the deflector must be properly installed.
•If the mower stalls or the turbo blower chute plugs:
1.Disengage the electric clutch (PTO);
2.Stop the engine and remove the key;
3.Set the parking brake, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4.Remove the foreign object or clear the chute with a piece of wood before restarting the engine.
NEVER PLACE HANDS INTO BLOWER HOUS- ING TO CLEAR JAMMED OBJECT. BLOWER MAY ROTATE WHEN OBJECT IS REMOVED.
•Check the collection system to make sure it is bolted tightly to the rider.
•DO NOT operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the deflector in place.
•Turn off the PTO switch to disengage the blades when not mowing.
•DO NOT mow in reverse. Always look down and behind before and while travelling in reverse.
•DO NOT turn sharply when travelling alongside a building or any object. Slow down before turning.
•DO NOT carry passengers on the rider.
•For added rider stability and to prevent tipping or loss of control:
a.Use reduced speed on uneven ground and when turning corners.
b.Reduce loads on hillsides. It is recommended that the collection system be kept only half full when negotiating any slopes. Start mowing on slopes when the collection system is empty.
c.Mow up and down the face of slopes; never across the face of any slope.
•When operating on slopes, use front counterweights.
Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°).
SAFETY DECALS
This unit has been designed and manufactured to pro- vide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment safely and effec- tively, we have placed several safety labels on the unit to remind you of this important information while you are operating your unit.
All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional messages on your rider and mower should be carefully read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result when these instructions are not followed. The information is for your safety and it is important! The safety decals below are on your rider and mower.
If any of these decals are lost or damaged, replace them at once. See your local dealer for replacements.
These labels are easily applied and will act as a con- stant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the equipment, to follow the safety instructions neces- sary for safe, effective operation.
Read and obey all operation and warning decals.
DANGER
ROTATING CUTTING BLADE Do not operate mower
without deflector or entire grass catcher in place.
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