Section 1: Safety
10.Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
11.Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the engine.
12.Do not touch engine parts which may be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool completely before in- specting, cleaning or repairing the mower.
13.To access the underside of the mower, tip the mower rearward. Do not tip the mower forward or on ei- ther of its sides, unless specifically advised to do so in this manual.
14.Maintain or replace safety and in- structional decals. Refer to the sep- arate Parts Book for replacement decal information.
15.For units equipped with electric start:
a)Batteries produce explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc., away. Ventilate the area when charging the bat- tery. Do not charge the battery in an airtight space.
b)Do not use a battery charger other than the one provided with the mower.
c)The battery contains toxic mate- rials. Do not damage the battery case. If the case is broken or damaged, avoid contact with the battery contents.
d)Properly dispose of a damaged or worn out battery. Check with local authorities for proper dis- posal methods.
e)Do not short circuit the battery. Severe burns and fire can result.
SAFETY DECALS
Make certain all safety decals on this equipment are kept clean and in good condition. The decals are shown (at reduced sizes) below. If you need a replacement decal, please refer to the Parts Book that accompanied this Manual.
PLACE FOOT ON TIRE WHEN STARTING
WARNING
OBJECTS MAY BE THROWN FROM MOWER.
• Before mowing, clear lawn of all debris.
• Disengage wheel drive before adjusting height.
WARNING
MAXIMUM SAFE OPERATING ANGLE IS 15O.
• Exceeding maximum safe operating angle may cause tipping or loss of footing.
•Do not mow on wet slopes.
•Mow across slopes, not up and down
1915475.A (11/97)
CAUTION
PINCH POINTS.
Do not operate with- out all belt guards in place.
On top, rear of engine platform
4 | 3 |
| 2 |
LIFT FOR | 1 |
REVERSE | N |
|
R
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY READ ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAREFULLY.
•Read owner/operator manual.
•Do not allow children or untrained adults to operate machine.
•Use caution when approaching obstacles that block your view.
•Keep all safety devices in place and in working order.
•Do not mow when children or others are near.
•Disengage wheel drive before adjusting height.
RELEASE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL TO DISENGAGE MOWER.
Beneath belt/pulley
cover
On Control Panel (for electric start model)
DANGER
4 | 3 |
| 2 |
LIFT FOR | 1 |
REVERSE | N |
|
R
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY READ ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAREFULLY.
•Read owner/operator manual.
•Do not allow children or untrained adults to operate machine.
•Use caution when approaching obstacles that block your view.
•Keep all safety devices in place and in working order.
•Do not mow when children or others are near.
•Disengage wheel drive before adjusting height.
RELEASE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL TO DISENGAGE MOWER.
KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
A
On left side of
mower deck
On Control Panel (for recoil start model)
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