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8. Never tamper with the safety interlock system or 
other safety devices. Check their proper operation 
regularly.
9. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, 
disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and ground 
against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the 
machine for any damage. Repair the damage 
before starting and operating.
10. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to 
the machine while the engine is running.
11. Do not change the engine governor settings or 
over-speed the engine. The governor controls the 
maximum safe operating speed of the engine. 
12. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as 
necessary. 
13. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for 
gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment. 
14. Grass catcher components and the discharge 
cover are subject to wear and damage which could 
expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. 
For safety protection, frequently check components 
and replace immediately with original equipment 
manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this 
manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the 
original equipment specifications may lead to 
improper performance and compromise safety!”
WARNING:  YOUR RESPONSIBILITY Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DO NOT
OPERATE UNLESS DISCHARGE COVER OR 
GRASS CATCHER IS IN ITS PROPER PLACE.
IF DAMAGED, REPLACE IMMEDIATELY.
 • GO UP AND DOWN SLOPES, NOT ACROSS. 
 • AVOID SUDDEN TURNS.
 • DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WHERE IT 
   COULD SLIP OR TIP.
 • IF MACHINE STOPS GOING UPHILL, STOP 
  BLADE(S) AND BACK DOWNHILL SLOWLY.
 • DO NOT MOW WHEN CHILDREN OR OTHERS 
  ARE AROUND. 
 • NEVER CARRY CHILDREN EVEN WITH.
   BLADES OFF.
 • LOOK DOWN & BEHIND BEFORE AND WHILE 
   BACKING. 
 • KEEP SAFETY DEVICES (GUARDS, SHIELDS, AND 
  SWITCHES, ETC.) IN PLACE AND WORKING.
 • REMOVE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE 
   THROWN BY THE BLADE(S).
 • KNOW LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL 
   CONTROLS. 
 • BE SURE BLADE(S) AND ENGINE ARE STOPPED 
  BEFORE PLACING HANDS OR FEET NEAR BLADE(S).
 • BEFORE LEAVING OPERATOR'S POSITION, 
   DISENGAGE BLADE(S), ENGAGE PARKING 
   BRAKE, SHUT OFF AND REMOVE KEY.
WARNING
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL