RULES FOR SAFE OPERATnON
1.Know the controls and how to stop quickly, READ THIS
OPERATOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with
your tractor.
2Do not allow children to operate the machine, Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
3Do not carry passengers. Do not mow when children and others are around.
4 Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fit- ting clothing that could get caught in moving parts,
5Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower and the
area being cut. Do not let other interests distract you.
6Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when not [n the drivers seat.
7Always get on or off your tractor from the operator's left hand side.
8 Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc.) which might be picked up and thrown.
9, Disengage all attachment clutches and return gear shift
control to neutral before attempting to start the engine.
10. Disengage power ,to attachments and stop the engine before leaving the operator's position.
11.Disengage power to mower, stop the engine and discon- nect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before clean-
ing, making an adjustment or repair.
12.Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not in1Jse.
13, Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle un-
attended, Disengage the
tachments, return gear shift control lever to neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine and remove the key,
14, Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°); never across the face. Refer to sight guide in tractor manual.
15, Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to pre- vent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
16.While going up or down slopes choose a speed tow enough to negotiate the slope without stopping. To reduce speed, move gear shift control lever to neutral position.
17.Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is un- sure or at a speed which could cause a skid,
18, Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep away from
19.Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public highways.
20.Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects in order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never
deliberatefy run tractor or mower into or over any foreign objects,
2 t, Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.
22.Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge chute or near any moving parts whi_e tractor or mower
are running. Always keep clear of discharge chute.
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 backing,
d. Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in the owner's manual.
24.Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
25.When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the vehicle while in operation.
26.Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
a.Use approved gasoline containers,
b.Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add
gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after
running. Never fill tank indoors, always clean up spill- ed gasoline.
c. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do not run theengine indoors,
27.Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating
28.Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip- ment is in safe working condition.
29, Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank in- side a building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
30.To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease. Never attempt to clean product while engine is running.
31.Except for adjustments; DO NOT operate Engine if air
cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed. Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.
32.Do not operate without a muffler or tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create
afire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary,
33.The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and in- spected for damage after striking a foreign object and the damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment.
34.Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine; severe damage or injury may result.
35.When using the vehfcle with mower, proceed as follows;
a.Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
b.Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.
c.Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at frequent intervals.
36.Do not operate the mower without entire grass catch- er, on mowers so equipped or the deflector shield in place.
37.Disengage power to mower before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then on-
ly after careful observation of the entire area behind the mower.
3 8. Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is sub-
ject to deterioration and wear. It should be checked fre-
quently for bag replacement. Replacement bags should
be checked to ensure compliance with the original
manufacturer's recommendations or specificatfons.
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