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To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the following safety instructions. Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDING VEHICLES
1.Read this owner's manual carefully in its en-
tirety before attempting to assemble or operate this unit. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2.This unit is a precision piece of power equip- ment, not a plaything, Therefore exercise ex- treme caution at all times.
3.Know the controls and how to stop quickly-
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL.
4.Do not allow children to operate vehicle. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper
instruction. Only persons well acquainted wit!! these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use your mower.
5.~o one sho~ld op.erate th,is u.nit whil~ int'?x- Icated or while takl~g medication that Impairs the senses or reactions.
6.Wear ~t~rdy,
tanglement in the moving parts. Never operate a unit in bare feet, sandals, or sneakers.
7.To prevent injury, do not carry passengers or
give rides. Keep children, pets and by- standers out of the area while mowing. Only the operator should ride on the unit and only r'de in the seat
8.~heck overhea.d clearance carefully before driving under power lines, guy wires, bridges
or low hanging tree branches, before entering or leaving buildings, or in any other situation where the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which could result in serious in-
16.Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop engine before making any repairs or ad-
justments. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to pre- vent accidental starting.
17.Before attempting to unclog the mower or discharge chute, stop the engine. The mower blade(s) may continue to rotate for a few
seconds after the engine is shut off. Therefore, be sure the blade(s) have stopped
completely. Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to pre- vent accidental starting.
18.Disengage power to attachment(s) when transporting or not in use.
19.Take all possible precautions when leaving
vehicle unattended such as disengaging
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20.Do ,not stop or, start suddenly when go ng uphill or dow.nhili. Mow up and down face of steep slop~s, ~e~er. across the face. l:'se ex- treme cautlo~ If .It IS necessary to drive th~ trac.tor ~p an Incline or back the tractor dow an Incline because the front of the tractor could lift and raJ;>idly!Iip over backward which could cause serious Injury.
21.Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control. Always keep the tractor in gear when going down steep hills to take advantage of engine brak.
jury.
9.To maintain control of the unit and reduce the
possibility of upset or collision, operate the tractor .smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed..
10.Keep the ~rea of operation .clear of all per-
sons, particularly small children and pets. Stop engine when they are in the vicinity. of your mower. Although the area of oP.eratlon
.should be comple.tely cleared of foreign ob. Jects, a small object ~ay have been over.
looked and could be accidently thrown by the mower in any direction and cause injury.
11.Clear work area of objects which might be picked up and thrown by the mower in any direction and cause injury.
12.Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
13.Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into neutral before attempting to start engine.
14.Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop engine before leaving operating position.
15.Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade(s) can cause in- jury.
ing action.
22.Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden hazards.
23.Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
A, Use only approved drawbar hitch points. B Limit loads to those you can safely control,
C:Do not turn sharply. Use care when back. ing.
D. Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when suggested in owner's manual.
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24.Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
25.When using any a~tachments, never direct dis- charge of material t?ward ~y~tanders .nor allow anyone near vehicle while In operation.
26.Handle gasoline with care. It is highly flam- mable,
A.Use approved gasoline container.
B.Never remove cap or add gasoline to a run- ning or hot engine or fill fuel tank indoors. Wipe up spilled gasoline.
C.Open doors if engine is run in garage. Ex. haust fumes are dangerous. Do not run
3 engine indoors.
