Grasshopper SL98 Series User Manual

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 Use extreme care and maintain minimum
ground speed when traveling or operating on
a hillside, over rough ground, or when oper-
ating close to ditches and fences.
 Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to
minimize tipping and avoid loss of control.
Be careful when changing directions on
slopes.
 Stay alert for holes, rocks, roots and other
hidden hazards in the terrain. Keep away
from drop-offs.
 Stop mower or other attachment and tractor
immediately upon striking an obstruction.
Turn engine off, inspect attachment and trac-
tor and repair damage before resuming
operation.
 Disengage power to attachment, stop en-
gine, remove key and wait for all movement
to stop before dismounting, making adjust-
ments, removing grass catcher, or
unclogging any attachments.
 Never transport attachments with PTO run-
ning.
 Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways.
 This unit is not equipped for highway use,
especially when safety lighting and marking
is required. It is not a recreational vehicle.
 This unit is not equipped with a drawbar. Do
not pull loads.
 Handle fuel carefully it is highly flammable.
Always use an approved container. Never
remove fuel cap or add fuel while engine is
running. Allow engine to cool two minutes
before refueling. Do not spill fuel on hot en-
gine parts.
 Take all possible precautions when leaving
tractor unattended: disengage PTO, lower
attachment, place controls in neutral, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key
from ignition.
 Move very slowly when attachment is re-
moved. Never carry passengers.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
 Disconnect battery ground cable (-) before
performing maintenance or service if start-
ing engine could cause injury.
 Never work under equipment without safety
blocks.
 Keep engine free of grass, leaves, or excess
grease to reduce fire hazard and minimize
engine overheating.
 Do not change engine governor settings.
 Keep tractor and attachments in good oper-
ating condition and all safety devices in
place.
 Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and
screws. Check that all cotter pins are prop-
erly installed to ensure equipment is in a safe
condition.
STORING SAFELY
 Never store equipment with gasoline in the
tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as
on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, or
other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool
before storing in an enclosure.
 Always provide adequate ventilation when
running engine indoors. Exhaust gases con-
tain carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly poison.
 Remove attachments from tractor. Remove
all accumulated debris from attachments and
tractor .
 Sand areas where paint is chipped and re-
paint to prevent rust. Lubricate all locations
to prevent moisture damage during storage.

Grasshopper SL98 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Grasshopper
Model	SL98 Series
Category	Lawn Mower Accessories
Language	English