Read.
Understand. Obgy:
Safety messages are found on the riding lawn mower and in the operator's manuals.
These must be understood by the riding lawn mower operator to be of value. Be sure that
these messages are studied before starting and/or operating the riding lawn mower by an
operator not familiar with this particular riding lawn mower.
Learn
to Operate:
Learn your riding lawn mower controls from decals on the riding lawn mower and
from instructions in the operator's manual. Practice how to properly manipulate these
controls. Practice must be done in a flat area, clear of obstacles and bystanders. Learn
your riding lawn mowers operating characteristics and limitations. These include:
a. amount of engine power available
b. engine governor response
c. tractive ability
d.
steering characteristics
e. braking characteristics
f. movement of travel lever
g.
forward and reverse ground speeds
h. speed of attachment lift
i. and others
Attempting any operation which approaches or exceeds the riding lawn mower's
limi-
tation is risking an accident.
Know
the Terrain:
Know the terrain on which you are working. Find hidden obstacles by walking
through and inspecting the area prior to operating your riding lawn mower on it. Mark
obstacles, such as, rocks, ruts or holes with a 6 ft long pole and red flag and stay well
clear of these obstacles when operating.
Operate your riding lawn mower at a ground speed slow enough to insure complete
control at all times.
Regulate the travel control lever slowly and smoothly to maintain this safe speed.
Always drive in a forward direction when proceeding downhill. Never drive up a
hill,
If necessary, back up a hill to the desired position. Always back up loading ramps and tilt
bed trailers. If necessary to turn while on a
hill,
always turn downward.
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