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CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT EQUIPM ENT PRECAUTIONS
NOTE: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IM- PORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUR TRACTOR
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered, brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meetingappticable local or area laws (ff any). If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator, (See REPAIR PARTS for part number identificatlon)o
in the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other States may have similar laws_ Federal laws apply on federal lands
t,. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL and instructions furnished with attach-
ments_
2Do not allow children to operate the machine_ Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction,
3, Do not carry passengers,, Do not mow when children and others are around,
4,, Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts,.
5, Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower, and the area being cuL Do not let other interests distract you.
6_ Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when not in the driver'sseat,,
7, Always get on or off your tractor from the operatoi"s left hand side_
8Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc ) which might be picked up and thrown,.
9,. Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start the engtne,
t 0, Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before leaving the operator's position,
1i, Disengage power to mower, stopthe engine, and disconnect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, making an adjustment, or repair. Be careful to avoid touching hot muffler or engine components.
12 Disengage powerto attachments when transporting or not in
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13, Take al! possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unattended, Disengage the power
14Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphitl or downhill,. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°), never across the face. Referto page55..
15.Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradua!lyto prevent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
16While going up or down slopes, place gear shift control lever in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without stopping..
17.Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure, or at a speed which could cause a skid.
18_ Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep away from
19Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches, and public high- waysr.
20.Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects in order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never delib- erately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign objects..
21.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 while tractor or mower =s running.. Always keep clear of discharge chute.
23Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipmenL 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 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 ve- hicle while in operation,
26,, Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable, a, Use approved gasoline containers,
b,, Never remove the fueF 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 run-
ning,, Never fill tank indoors Always clean up spilled gasoline.
c_ Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.
27.Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condi- tion, and keep safety devices in place and working,.
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 inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, Allow the engine to cool before storing tn any enclosure,.
30_ To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease,, Do not clean product while engine is running.
3t._ Except for adjustments, DO NOToperate 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 arrestors could create a fire hazard_ Inspect periodically and replace if necessary.
33The vehicl,e and attachments should be stopped and in- spected for damage after striking a loreign object, and the damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipmenL
34° Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine; severe damage or injury may result,
35 When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows: a, Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light,
b,, Shut the engine off when unclogging chute,
cCheck the blade mounting botts for proper tightness at frequent intervals_
36.Do not operate the mowerwithout the entire grass catcher, 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 only after careful observation of the entire area behind the mower.
38.Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is subject to deterioration and wear,, It should be checked frequently for bag replacement Rep!acement bags should be checked to ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recom- mendations or specifications.
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