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SAFETY
Clean the machine regularly
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The parking brake is not sufcient
to lock the machine in place during
transport. Ensure that the machine is
well fastened to the transport vehicle.
Always reverse the machine onto the
transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over.
• The blades are sharp and can cause
cuts and gashes. Wrap the blades or use
protective gloves when handling them.
• Check the parking brake’s functionality
regularly. Adjust and service as necessary.
• The mulch blades should only be used in
familiar areas when higher quality mowing is
desired.
• Reduce the risk of re by removing grass,
leaves, and other debris that may have
accumulated on the machine. Allow the
machine to cool before putting it in storage.
• Regularly clean deck and underside of
deck, avoid spraying engine and electrical
components with water.
Transport
• The machine is heavy and can cause serious
crushing injuries. Be extra cautious when it
is loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle or
trailer.
• Use an approved trailer to transport the
machine. Activate the parking brake, turn off
the fuel supply, and fasten the machine with
approved fastening devices, such as bands,
chains, or straps, when transporting.
• Do not operate this machine on public
roadways.
• Check and abide by local trafc regulations
before transporting the machine on any road.
• Do not tow this machine, it may cause
damage to the drive system.
• Do not tow any trailers, etc. with this mower.
They may jackknife or overturn causing
damage to the mower and possibly serious
injury to the operator.
• Load the unit onto truck or trailer by driving
up ramps of suitable strength using a slow
speed. Do not lift! The machine is not
intended to be lifted by hand.
WARNING!
Escaping hydraulic oil under
pressure can have sufcient
force to penetrate the skin,
causing serious injury. If injured
by escaping uid, see a doctor
at once. Serious infection or
reaction can develop if proper
medical treatment is not
administered immediately.