Safe Operation Practices
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General Operation
1. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in
the manual(s) before attempting
to assemble and operate. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and
regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their
proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years of
age to operate this machine. Children 14
and over should read and understand
the instructions and safe operation
practices in this manual and on the
machine and should be trained and
supervised by an adult.
4. Never allow adults to operate this
machine without proper instruction.
5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown
object injury, keep bystanders, helpers,
children and pets at least 75 feet (23
meters) from the machine while it is
in operation. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used. Remove all
stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and
other foreign objects which could be
picked up and thrown by the blade(s).
Thrown objects can cause serious
personal injury.
7. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid
discharge of material toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders, and the like. Also,
avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction which may cause
discharged material to ricochet back
toward the operator.
8. Always wear safety glasses or safety
goggles during operation and while
performing an adjustment or repair
to protect your eyes. Thrown objects
which ricochet can cause serious injury
to the eyes.
9. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes
and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Loose
fitting clothes and jewelry can be caught
in movable parts. Never operate this
machine in bare feet or sandals.
10. Be aware of the mower and attachment
discharge direction and do not point it
at anyone. Do not operate the mower
without the discharge cover or entire
grass catcher in its proper place.
11. Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the cutting deck. Contact
with the blade(s) can amputate hands
and feet.
12. A missing or damaged discharge cover
can cause blade contact or thrown
object injuries.
13. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads and while not
cutting grass.
14. Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways. This machine is not
intended for use on any public roadway.
15. Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
16. Mow only in daylight or good
artificial light.
17. Never carry passengers.
18. Back up slowly. Always look down
and behind before and while backing
to avoid a back-over accident. Be
aware and pay attention to the safety
system function that stops power to
the blades when driving in reverse. If
not functioning properly, contact an
authorized dealer for safety system
inspection and repair.
19. Slow down before turning. Operate
the machine smoothly. Avoid erratic
operation and excessive speed.
20. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake,
stop engine, and wait until the blade(s)
come to a complete stop before
removing grass catcher, emptying grass,
unclogging chute, removing any grass or
debris, or making any adjustments.
21. Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always turn off blade(s),
place drive control pedals in neutral, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove
key before dismounting.
WARNING
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this
manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!
WARNING
California Proposition 65
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
DANGER
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. This 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.
22. Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine into a trailer
or truck. This machine should not be
driven up or down ramp(s), because the
machine could tip over, causing serious
personal injury. The machine must be
pushed manually on ramp(s) to load or
unload properly.
23. Muffler and engine become hot and can
cause a burn. Do not touch.
24. Check overhead clearances carefully
before driving under low hanging tree
branches, wires, door openings, etc.,
where the operator may be struck or
pulled from the machine, which could
result in serious injury.
25. Disengage all attachment clutches, set
the parking brake to the ‘ON’ position
and make sure the drive control pedals
are in the neutral position before
attempting to start the engine.
26. Your machine is designed to cut
normal residential grass of a height
not more than 10”. Do not attempt to
mow through unusually tall, dry grass
(e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry
grass or leaves may contact the engine
exhaust and/or build up on the mower
deck presenting a potential fire hazard.
27. Use only accessories and attachments
approved for this machine by the
machine manufacturer. Read,
understand, and follow all instructions
provided with the approved accessory
or attachment.
28. Data indicates that operators, age 65
years and above, are involved in a large
percentage of riding mower-related
injuries. These operators should evaluate
their ability to operate the riding mower
safely enough to protect themselves and
others from serious injury.
29. If situations occur which are not covered
in this manual, use care and good
judgment. Contact your customer
service representative for assistance.
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