Operator Safety

Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.

The triangle in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

TRAINING

 

 

2. Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial

1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in

 

light, keeping away from holes and hidden

 

hazards.

 

 

the manual and on the unit before starting. If the

 

 

 

 

3. Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake

operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read English

 

 

is engaged before starting engine. Only start

it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this

 

 

engine from the operator’s position. Use seat

material to them.

 

 

 

 

belts if provided.

 

2. Become familiar with the safe operation of the

 

 

 

4. Be sure of your footing while using pedestrian

equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.

 

 

controlled equipment, especially when backing up.

3. All operators and mechanics should be trained.

 

 

Walk, don’t run. Reduced footing could cause

The owner is responsible for training the users.

 

 

slipping.

 

 

4. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar

 

 

 

 

5. Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be

with the instructions, to operate the unit.

 

 

sure to travel in the recommended direction on

5. Never let children or untrained people operate

 

 

hillsides. Turf conditions can affect the machines

or service the equipment. Local regulations may

 

 

stability. Use caution when operating near drop-

restrict the age of the operator.

 

 

 

 

offs.

 

 

6. The owner/user can prevent and is responsible

 

 

 

 

6. Do not mow in reverse u less absolutely

for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves,

 

 

necessary. Always look down and behind before

other people or property.

 

 

 

 

and while traveli g in reverse.

7. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and

 

 

7. Be aware

f the m

wer discharge direction and do

above, are involved in a large percentage of riding

n t point

at any

ne. Do not operate the mower

mower-related injuries. These operators should

 

 

without e her he entire grass catcher or the

evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower

 

 

defle or

n place.

 

safely enough to protect themselves and o hers

 

 

 

8. Slow down and use caution when making turns

from serious injury.

 

 

 

forand when

hanging directions on slopes.

 

 

PREPARATION

 

 

9. Never raise deck with the blades running.

1. Evaluate the terrain to determine what

 

10. Never leave a running unit unattended. Always

 

isengage the PTO, set parking brake, stop

accessories and attachments are needed to

 

 

engine, and remove keys before dismounting.

properly and safely perform the job. Use only

 

 

Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.

accessories and attachments approved by the

 

 

11. Turn off the PTO switch to disengage the blades

manufacturer.

Not

 

2. Wear appropriate clothing including safety shoes,

 

when not mowing.

 

 

12. Never operate with guards not securely in place.

safety glasses and ear protection. Long hair,

 

 

Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted

loose clothing or jewelry may get tangl d in

 

 

properly and functioning properly.

moving parts.

 

 

 

 

13. Never operate with the discharge deflector raised,

3. Inspect the area where the equipm nt is to be

 

 

removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher.

used and remove all objects such as rocks, toys

 

 

14. Do not change the engine governor setting or

and wire, which can be thrown by the machine.

 

 

overspeed the engine.

4. Use extra care when handling gasoline and

 

 

15. Stop on level ground, lower implements,

 

 

 

other fuels. They are flammableReproductionand vapors are

explosive.

 

 

disengage drives, engage parking brake, shut off

 

 

engine before leaving the operator’s position for

a) Use only an approved container.

 

 

any reason including emptying the grass catchers

 

 

 

b) Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the

 

or unclogging the chute.

engine running. Allow engine to cool before

 

16. Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking

refueling. Do not smoke.

 

 

objects or abnormal vibration occurs. Make

c) Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.

 

necessary repairs before resuming operations.

 

17. Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.

 

 

 

18. Look behind and down before backing up to be

5. Check that operator’s presence controls, safety

 

sure of a clear path.

 

19. Never carry passengers and keep pets and

switches and shields are attached and functioning

bystanders away.

 

properly. Do not operate unless they are

 

 

 

20. Do not operate the unit while under the influence

functioning properly.

 

 

 

 

of alcohol or drugs.

 

 

 

OPERATION

 

 

21. Slow down and use caution when making turns

 

 

and crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if

1. Never run an engine in an enclosed area.

 

not mowing.

 

 

 

 

22. Use care when loading or unloading the machine

into a trailer or truck.

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