SAFE MOWING GUIDE

bruises, or even put out an eye. Often the per-

improve the performance, help the engine stay

son hurt by a thrown object is a bystander such

cooler, extend the life of moving parts, and

as a child, another family member or a neigh-

minimize the danger of fire. People get burned

bor. Keep people and pets completely away

working with and around their mowers for oth-

from the mowing area. Direct the mower’s dis-

er reasons than fire and explosions. It takes

charge away from areas where people can be.

only a few seconds of operation for the engine

Planning your mowing pattern has a double

and the muffler to become hot. Do not touch

benefit. It can reduce chances of an injury and

these parts when the mower is running. Stop

make the clean up after mowing easier.

the engine and let it cool down before servicing

Are there ditches,

the mower. Remember, exhaust fumes can be

walls, or major in-

dangerous. Never operate the engine indoors

or in an enclosed area.

clines in the area to be

cut? Plan the mowing

 

pattern to avoid such

 

danger

areas. In-

 

clines and rough ter-

 

rain must be mowed

 

carefully

and some

 

areas must not be cut with a mower at all. With walk behind

equipment, mow across the incline so that if you or the mow- er slip, you won’t run

into each other.

Getting a new mower can be a big event for a

Never mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.

family. Let family members satisfy their curios-

See the “Guide” in the back of this Instruction

ity about the mower and at the same time, tell

Book to check any slopes.

them about its dangers. Remember, a mower

Ready to start cutting? Not yet. Be sure the

is not a toy and is not for use by children or any-

one lacking in age, strength or experience.

mower has been fully assembled according to

As with any power equipment, a mower can be

directions in the Instruction Book. Even if as-

sembly was done by a lawn and garden shop

dangerous if not assembled, misused, or not

or the store where the unit was purchased, it

properly maintained. The most important rule

must be checked. Are all nuts, bolts and

is to always use good judgement and common

screws tight? Does the engine have oil? These

sense.

items must be checked periodically throughout

Your mower will cut thick grass and heavy

the life of the mower.

plant stems with ease. Fingers and toes are no

Your mower has a gasoline engine. Gas is

more resistant to the mower’s blade. Many

dangerous. Store fuel only in a approved gas

people are injured because they “forgot” and

container. Do not store large amounts of gas.

reached into the discharge chute. Always treat

Put out all cigarettes, pipes and cigars before

your lawn mower as if the blade is rotating.

working with gasoline. Store fuel and the mow-

Never perform any service or try to make any

er itself in a well ventilated area away from any

adjustment,except carburetor, while the en-

possible source of ignition such a pilot light on

gine is running.

a furnace. If the mower is to be stored for an ex-

 

tended time, remove the gas from the tank.

 

This minimizes the chance of a fire and keeps

 

the tank clear of deposits and old gasoline,

 

thus improving mower performance. Move the

 

mower outside before adding gasoline. Use a

 

funnel and wipe up any spilled fuel before start-

 

ing. Remember, gasoline expands when

 

heated so leave some expansion room. Also,

 

most mower gas caps are vented to allow for

 

expansion. Always use the proper cap. People

 

are needlessly burned by fires, hurt in explo-

 

sions, mowers and other property are dam-

 

aged because of failure to follow basic safety

Use only accessories suited for your mower.

rules related to gasoline and fueling.

Use of improper accessories can reduce the

Never add gasoline to an engine that is running

safety designed into both the mower and the

or that is hot from recent use, this can cause an

accessory, it can even damage the unit. Read

accident. Remove dry grass and other debris

and follow the instructions which come with the

from the mower. Keeping the mower clean will

accessory and the mower.

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22" Front Drive specifications

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