OPERATION
Safe Operating Practices
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
Operation
Never leave a running machine unattended. Always dis- engage transmission drive, cutting reel drive, and stop engine when leaving the unit. Wait for engine and all moving parts to come to a complete stop before leaving the machine for any reason.
Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
Always keep safety shields and covers in place, except for servicing.
Always maintain a safe distance from people and pets when mowing. Always stop machine if someone enters the area.
Always operate machine in daylight or with adequate working lights.
Follow daily and weekly checklists, making sure all hard- ware is tightened.
Always observe traffic laws while driving machine from one location to another. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision.
Using this machine demands attention. To prevent loss of control:
•Do not drive close to sand traps, ditches, creeks, or other hazards.
•Reduce speed when making sharp turns. Avoid sudden stops and starts.
•When near or crossing roads, always yield the
•Apply, the service brakes when going downhill to keep forward speed slow and to maintain control on the
machine.
Always keep engine and machine clean, removing accu- mulated dirt, trash and other material from machine. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.
Inspect area to be mowed for hazards such as rocks, metal objects and other debris which may be thrown or entangled by cutting reel. Remove these objects before mowing.
Always be alert for hazards such as rocks, metal objects and other debris which may be thrown or entangled by cutting reel. Watch out for holes or deep depressions.
Always wear adequate ear protection, such as earplugs, when operating this equipment as prolonged exposure to uncomfortable or loud noises can cause impairment or loss of hearing. Do not wear radios or music headphones while operating the machinery. Safe operation requires your full attention.
Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals, ten- nis shoes, sneakers, shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing. Do not use a towel as a headband or neck wrap and do not hang towel from the waist. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. Always wear long pants, safety glasses, ear protection and safety shoes when operating this machine.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating the mower.
Always inspect machine for damage after striking a for- eign object. If damage is found, repair machine immedi- ately. Be sure to stop on level ground, always disengage transmission drive, cutting reel drive, stop engine, and remove ignition key when leaving the unit. Wait for engine and all moving parts to come to a complete stop before leaving the machine for any reason.
Always be aware of what is behind the machine before backing up.
Never operate a poorly maintained machine.
Make sure all fasteners and mounting hardware are tightly assembled to basket.
Inspect grass catcher daily for wear or cracks and make sure it is mounting properly and in good condition.
Do not operate without entire exhaust system in place and in proper working condition.
Never attempt high speed maneuvering, especially in crowded or congested areas.
Never allow persons to operate this machine without proper instruction or allow children to operate machine. Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to operate this machine.
Never put hands or feet under any part of the machine while it is running.
Never carry passengers. They can be struck by foreign objects or fall off machine and be seriously injured. They can interfere with the safe operation of the machine.
Never direct discharge of material from mower towards bystanders. Do not operate the mower without grass catcher in place.
Always disengage the cutting reel and wait for it to stop before crossing gravel drives, walks or roads..
Always keep clear of the cutting reel during operation. Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop reel if not mowing. Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher. Turn off the engine and be sure the cutting reel has stopped before cleaning. Never use your hand to clean the cut- ting reel area!
Do not operate the machine if you are fatigued, sick or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you are pregnant or under 18 years old. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Exercise caution when loading or unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck.
Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of
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