1. Safety Rules
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
I. Training III. Operation
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the ins-
tructJoneto use the lawnmower. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are
nearby.
• Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for
accidents or hazards ocoumng to other people or their
property.
All drivers should seek and obtain professional and
practical instruction. Such instruction should empha-
size:
- the need for care and concentration when working
with ride-on machines;
- control of a dde-on machine sliding on a slope will
not be regained by the epplication of the brake.
The main reasons for loss of control are:
a) insufficient wheel grip;
b) being driven too fast;
c) inadequate braking;
d) the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;
e) lack of awareness of the effect of ground
conditions,especially slopes;
t) incorrect hitching and load distribution.
II. Preparation
• While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or weadng open sandals.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equ=pmant is to
be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by
the machine.
WARNING - Petrolishighlyflammable.
- Storefuel inconleiners sgeciflcallydesignedfor this
purpose.
Refueloutdoorsonly and do not smokewhile refu-
eling.
- Addfuel before startingtheengine. Never remove
the capofthefueltankoraddpetrol while the engine
is runningor whenthe engine is hot.
Ifpetrolisspilled,do notattemptto starttheengine
butmovethe machineawayfrom thearea ofspillage
andavoidcreatin_lanysource ofignitionuntilpetrol
vaporshave diss=pated.
Replaceallfuel tanksandcontainercaps securely.
Replacefaulty silencers.
Before using, alwaysvisuallyinspect to see that the
blades,bladebelts andcutterassemblyam notwom or
damaged. Replacewornordamagedbladesand bolts
in setsto preservebalance.
On mui'dJoladedmachines,take care as rotatingone
bladecan cause otherblades torotate.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Before attemptingto start the engine, disengage allblade
attachment clutches and shift into neutral.
Do not use on slopes of more than 10°.
• Rememberthereisnosuchthingasa'safs'slope. Travel
on grass slopes requires particular care. To guard
against overtuming;
- do not stop or start suddenly when going up or
downhill;
- engage clutch slowly, always keep machine ingser,
especially when traveling downhill;
- machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and
during tight turns;
- stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden
hazards;
- never mow across the face of the slope, unless the
lawnmower is designed for this purpose.
• Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
- Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
- Limit loads to those you can safely control.
- Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.
- Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when sug-
gested in the instruction handbook.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
• Stop the blades from rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
• When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
matedal toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.
• Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards,
shields or without safety protective devices in place.
Do not change theengine governorsetitngs oroverspeed
the engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed
may increase the hazard of personal injur/.
Before leaving the operator's pusition:
- disengege the power take-off and lower the attach-
ments;
- change into neutral and set the parking brake;
- stop the engine and remove the key.
• Disengage ddve to attachments, stop ihe engine, and
disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the ignition
key
- before cleaning blockages or unclogging chute;
- before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawnmower;
- afterstdkingaforeign object. Inspectthelawnmowar
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment;
- if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
• Disengage ddveto attachments when transportingor not
In use.
Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment
- before refueling;
- before removingthe grass catcher;,
- before making height adjustment unless adjust-
ment can be made from the operator's position.
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