13. Do not operate the engine
in a
confined
space where
the
poisonott$;exhaust
fumes
(carbon
monoxide) can collect.
14. Always disengage
the cutting blades before s|.1fting
or stopping
the engine.
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15. Always mount or dismount the
mower fronithe opposite
side
to
the
discharge chute.
Always
stop
the
engine
before dismounting.
Keep feet and
hands
clear of
the
cutter
deck.
16. Reduge
speed
particularly
when making sharp turns
to
prevent
overturning
or loss of
control.
Do
not stop or start
suddenly
when mowing up hill or down hill.
The
differential action must
be locked
out when operating on any slope
to improve traction, braking
and safety.
17. Never mow uphill or down
hill
on slopes
which exceed l0
degrees, or mow across
the face of a slope which exceeds
5 degrees.
Before attempting to
mow
on any slope,
refer to
66Mowing
on slopest'
on
page
6 in this Owners Manual.
18. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other
hidden hazards.
19. Before
crossing
paths,
driveways or any other area
foreign
to mowers,
reduce engine
speed, disengage cutting blades
and lift
cutting
attachment to maximum height. Do
not
drive
over obstacles
or
gutters,
this machine has a maximum
3'/2"
(9cm)
clearance.
20. Watch out for traffic when crossing or operating the
mower
near roadways.
Always mow
with
the
safety
grass
deflector
properly
fitted.
21.
When
mowing,
never direct discharge of
material toward
bystanders nor allow
anyone near the machine while in
operation.
22.Before leaving the
operators
position:
(a)
Disengage
the cutting blades
(b)
Apply
the
parking
brake
(c)
Stop the engine
and remove the starter key
23. Disengeige the drive to the cutting blades and stop the engine:
(a)
Before refuelling
(b)
Before removing
the
grass
catcher or
any attachment
(c)
Before making a height adjustment unless adjustment is
being made from the
operators
position
(d)
Before
clearing blockages
(e)
Before
inspecting, cleaning or
working
on
the mower
(f)
After
striking a foreign object
(inspect
the mower for
damage and make necessary repairs
before restarting
And operating the machine)
(g)
If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check
immediately)
24.Disengage the
drive
to the cutting blades when not
in
use or transporting
25.Donot
over-speed
the
engine
or alter the
govemor
settings. Excessive
speed is dangerous and
shortens engine
life.
26.
Use care when
pulling
loads
or using
attachments
(a)
Use only
the
approved
drawbar hitch
point
(b)
Limit loads to those
you
can safely control
(c)
Do not turn
sharply.
Use care when backing up.
27. Repla0e any
unreadable
warning or safety decals.
28. Do not lend or sell the mower without the
owners manual.
29. Warning
-
Remove spark
plug
lead to
avoid
accidenlal
starting before attempting
any maintenance or inspection
of
the mower.
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