Safety Instructions
7.Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts. Always wear ade- quate protective clothing including long pants. Wearing safety glasses and safety shoes is advisable and required by some local ordinances and insurance regulations.
8.Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing. Operator hear- ing protection is recommended. Wear a suit- able hearing protective device, such as earmuffs or earplugs.
9.Keep all protective shields and safety de- vices in place. If a protective shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, unusable, or miss- ing, repair or replace it before operating the ma- chine.
10.Be sure interlock switches are functioning correctly so the engine cannot be started un- less the Forward Speed Control switch is in the
11.Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specifically instructed to do so.
12.Handle gasoline with care. Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive:
a.Use an approved fuel container.
b.Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine (allow hot engine to cool several minutes).
c.Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, open flames, or sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container.
d.Always fill the fuel tank outdoors using care. Fill to about one inch from the top of the tank. Use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling.
e.Replace the machine fuel cap and container cap securely and clean up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
13.The electrical system battery contains sulfuric acid. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Keep the battery and acid out of reach of children.
OPERATING
1.Operate the mower only in daylight or in good artificial light with good visibility of the area being mowed.
2.Keep feet behind the tractor at all times and al- ways maintain secure footing when the tractor is moving and/or mower blades are operating.
3.Use extreme caution when reversing the ma- chine towards you.
4.For a beginning operator, learn to steer (ma- neuver) the tractor with a slow engine speed before attempting any mowing operation. Be aware that, with the front mounted mower configuration, the back of the tractor can raise off the ground slightly when going into reverse at high speeds.
5.Remember, for an emergency stop, the forward motion of the tractor can always be stopped by allowing the operator presence control (on top of handle bars) to raise up.
6.Disengage the blade clutch and put the FSC in the
7.Do not run the engine in a confined area without adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are hazardous and can be deadly.
8.Watch for holes, rocks, and roots in the terrain and for other hidden hazards. When mowing tall grass, mow higher than desired to expose any hidden obstacles. Then, clean the area and mow to the desired height.
9.Avoid sudden starts or stops. Before backing the machine up, look to the rear to be sure the area behind you is clear of obstacles. Watch carefully for traffic when crossing or working near roadways.
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