Safety Rules & Information
23. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision.
24. To reduce fire hazard, keep unit free of grass, leaves & excess oil. Do not stop or park over dry leaves, grass or combustible materials.
WARNING
It is a violation of California Public Resource Code, Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any
25. OSHA regulations may require the use of hearing protection when exposed to sound levels greater than 85 dBA for an 8 hour time period.
6.Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
7.See your authorized dealer for recommendations of available weights to improve stability.
Do Not
1.Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If tires lose traction (i.e. machine stops forward motion on a slope), disengage the blade(s) (PTO) and drive slow off the slope.
2.Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly.
3.Do not mow near
4.Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing or traction could cause sliding.
5.Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
6.Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
CHILDREN
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Operating on steep slopes can cause sliding |
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Do
1.Mow across slopes, not up and down.
2.Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
3.Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the unit. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
4.Use slow speed. Choose a slow speed so that you will not have to stop or change speed while on the slope.
5.Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the unit.
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