SAFETY RULES
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
Look down and to the rear and make sure area is clear before operating in reverse.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not stop, start, or change directions sud- denly on slopes.
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on slopes and rough terrain.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation.
Stop power unit and equipment immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine, remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before resuming operation.
Moving steering levers rapidly from forward to reverse or reverse to forward could cause loss of control.
Do not operate power unit with attachment removed. Attachment is required for power unit stability.
Before dismounting power unit or performing any service or maintenance, follow these steps: disengage power to equipment, lower the
Before performing any service or maintenance, lower attachment to ground, turn off power unit engine, remove key, and disconnect battery ground cable (negative
TRANSPORTATION
Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
MAINTENANCE
Before performing any service or maintenance, lower attachment to ground, turn off power unit engine, remove key, and disconnect battery ground cable (negative
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo- nents in any way.
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
Make sure attachment is properly secured, adjusted, and in good operating condition.
Never perform service or maintenance with engine running.
Never place any part of the body underneath implement/attachment or between its moving parts even when the engine has been turned off. Service work does not require going underneath unit. Mechanical failures, electrical failures, or operating controls can cause equipment to drop.
Do not put Mow’n Machine into service unless clutch is working properly. When the engine is at full throttle,
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.
Tighten all bolts, nuts and screws to torque chart specifications. Check that all cotter pins are installed securely to ensure equipment is in a safe condition before putting unit into service.
Make sure all safety decals are installed. Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.)
Make sure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if dam- aged.
STORAGE
Block equipment securely for storage.
Keep children and bystanders away from stor- age area.
Mow’n Machine Vacuum (10/8/2004)
