SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous, and lethal gas.
•Stop and inspect the equipment if you run over or into anything. If necessary, make repairs before starting.
•Never make adjustments with the engine running.
•The machine is tested and approved only with the equipment originally provided or recommended by the manufacturer.
•The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and gashes. Wrap the blades or use protective gloves when handling them.
•Check the parking brake’s functionality regularly. Adjust and service as necessary.
•The mulch deck shall only be used when higher quality mowing is desired in familiar areas.
•Reduce the risk of fire by removing grass, leaves, and other debris that may have accumulated on the machine. Allow the machine to cool before putting it in storage.
Transport
Never drive the machine in an enclosed space
• | The machine is heavy and can cause serious |
| crushing injuries. Be extra cautious when it is |
| loaded on or unloaded from a vehicle or trailer. |
• | Use an approved trailer to transport the |
| machine. Activate the parking brake, turn off |
Clean the machine regularly
the fuel supply, and fasten the machine with |
approved fastening devices, such as bands, |
chains, or ropes, when transporting. |
• Check and abide by local traffic regulations |
before transporting or driving the machine on |
any road. |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The parking brake is not sufficient to lock the machine in place during transport. Ensure that the machine is well fastened to the transport vehicle. Reverse the machine onto the transport vehicle to avoid tipping it over.
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