2. SLOPE OPERATION
For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this
manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a
sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees
as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this
DO:
• Mow acroSS the face of slopes; never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, hidden objects, or bumps. Tall
grass carl hide obstacles.
• Always De sure of your footing. A slip and fall can
c8.use %erieus pefset%al ini_ j.
DO NOT:
3,
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
The operator could loose footing or balance.
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as
shown on the slope gauge.
• Do not mow on wet gr,ass. Reduced footing could
cause slipping.
CHILDREN
presence of clnildren. Children are often attracted to the
mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator,
• Be alert and turn mower off ff a child enters the area.
• Before _nd while moving be,ekwards, look bel_iod
and down for small children.
• Never allow children under age 14 to operate the
I_owet.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other ebiects that may obscure your
vision of a child or hazard.
4,
SERVICE
• Use extreme care {n handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are extremeJy flammable and the vapors
are explosive.
• Use onty an approved gasoline container.
i ever remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is
running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes
before}efue_in_.
Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any
spilted gasoline before starting the engine as it may
cause a fire or explce_on.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other
sources of ignition.
• Never refuel machine indoors because flammable
vapors will accumulate in the area.
• Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame or spark such as a gas
water heater, space heater, or furnace.
: Never run an engine tnside a closed area.
To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass,
leaves or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or tuel
spillage. A ow mower to cool at least 5 minutes
before storing.
• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
• Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually
inspect blade for damage e.g., bent, cracked).
Repace wth bade whch meets original equipment
specifications.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be SUre the
equipment 'is 'in sate working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the _vire from the spark plug and thoroughly
inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the
damage before starting and operating the mower.
• Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height
adjustment while the engine is running.
• Grass catcher components are subject to wear,
damacje arid deterioration,w_ic_ _o_d _x_
moving _arts or allow obiects to be thrown. For
replace with manufacturers recommended parts,
when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or
oversDeed the enqjine. Excessive en(3ine speeds are
dangerous.
WARNING - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY:
persons who read, understand and follow
the warnings and i_str_ctions _nthis
manual and on the machine.
OANGER
Figure 1
WARNING: To reduce the risk of iniury, do
not operate mower unless rear trailing shield
is in its proper place.
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