Safety Rules and Information
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| Slope Operation |
| You could be seriously injured or even killed if you use this unit on too | ||
| steep an incline. Using the unit on a slope that is too steep or where | ||
| you don’t have adequate traction can cause you to lose control or roll | ||
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| A good rule of thumb is to not operate on any slope you cannot back up | ||
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| slope greater than a 3.5 foot rise over a 20 foot length. Always drive up | ||
| and down slopes: never cross the face. | ||
| Also note that the surface you are driving on can greatly impact stability | ||
| and control. Wet grass or icy pavement can seriously affect your ability | ||
| to control the unit. | ||
| If you feel unsure about operating the unit on an incline, don’t do it. It’s | ||
| not worth the risk. | ||
Moving Parts |
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| ReproductionAlso, do not allow anyone in the area while the unit is running! If someone | ||
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This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you | someone else. | ||
However, if you are seated in the seat properly, and | ll w all the ules n th s | ||
book, the unit is safe to operate. |
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The mower deck has spinning mower blades hat can amputate hands and feet. | |||
Do not allow anyone near the equipment while it is running! |
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To help you, the operator, use this equipment safely, it is eq | ipped with an | ||
See your dealer immediately if the system d es n | pass all the safety interlock | ||
system tests found in this manual.Not |
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| Thrown Objects |
| This unit has spinning mower blades. These blades can pick up and throw | ||
| bris that could seriously injure a bystander. Be sure to clean up the area to | ||
| be mow d BEFORE you start mowing. | ||
| Do not operate this unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge guard | ||
| (deflector) in place. |
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| does enter the area, shut the unit off immediately until they leave. |
Fuel and Maintenance
Gasoline is extremely flammable. Its vapors are also extremely flammable and can travel to distant ignition sources. Gasoline must only be used as a fuel, not as a solvent or cleaner. It should never be stored any place where its vapors can build up or travel to an ignition source like a pilot light. Fuel belongs in an approved, plastic, sealed gas can, or in the tractor fuel tank with the cap securely closed. Spilled fuel needs to be cleaned up immedi- ately.
Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of your unit. Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, especially periodically testing the safety system.
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