SAFE MOWING GUIDE
Before you start cutting, make sure the
mowerwas completely assembled accord-
ing to the Owner's/Operator's Manual. If
the mower was completely assembled at
the store, you must still check the mower
according to the assembly instructions.
Make sure the mower is correctly as-
sembled and that all fasteners are tight.
Make sure the engine has the correct
amount of oil. Check these items often
during the life of the mower.
Your mower hasa gasoline engine. Gaso-
line is a dangerous fuel. Keep gasoline
only in an approved safety gasoline con-
tainer, Do not keep large amounts of
gasoline. When you add gasoline to the
fualtank, do not smoke. Storetha gasoline
container and the mower in an area that
hasgood ventilation. Also, keep the gaso-
line away from anyflames like the pilotlight
of a furnace or any other source of ignition.
Ifthe mower is to be stored for more than a
few weeks, remove the gasoline from the
fuel tank. When inside an enclosure, do
not add gasoline to the fuel tank. Before
you add gasoline move the mower outside
and add gasoline carefully. Before your
start the angina, remove anygasoline from
the outside of the fuel tank or from the
mower. Warm gasoline will expand. Leave
some space in the fu_tank for the gasoline
to expand. Also, the fuel cap has a vent
hole for fuelvapors. Always usathe correct
fuel cap. Failure to follow safety rules
about gasoline will cause fires and explo-
sions, injury to you and damage to the
equipment and other property.
If you add gasoline to an engine that is
running or hot, the result can be an explo-
sion. Before you add gasoline, stop the
engine and let the engine cool for several
seconds. Remove dry grass and other
debris from the mower. Keep the mower
clean to improve the performance, help the
engine and transmission run cooler, ex-
tend the like of moving parts, and decrease
the danger of a fire.
Fires and explosions are not the only dan-
gers when working around a mower. The
engine, transmission, and the muffler will
get hot in several minutes when the engine
isrunning. Do nottouch these partsofthe
mower. Stop the engine. Let the engine
and transmission cool before servicing the
mowerRemember, exhaustfumesaredan-
gerous. Never operate the engine insidea
building.
When you get a new mower, itcan be a new
experience for the family. Tell each person
how a mower can be dangerous. Remem-
ber, a mower is not a toy. A mower is not
to be used by children or anyone not old
enough, strong enough or that does not
have experience.
If the mower isnot correctly assembled, not
operated correctly, or not regularly ser-
viced, the mower can be dangerous. The
most important rule to follow is always use
good judgement and common sense. Mow
safely and carefully.
Your mower will easily cut thick grass.
Fingers, feet and other parts can also be
cut by the blade. Injuries occur when the
operator does not think and reaches into
the chute opening. Always operate the
mower as if the blade is rotating. Do not
service or make an adjustment, except to
the carburetor, while the engine is running.
Use only accessories that are factory ap-
proved for your mower. The wrong acces-
sory can decrease the safety of the mower
and can even damage the unit. Read and
follow the instructions included with the
accessory and the mower.
Use only original equipment or replace-
ment parts that are factory approved for
service. If you need service, select and
Authorized Service Center for your mower.
If you do the work on the unit, follow the
instructions Jn the Owner's/Operator's
When you mow, remember that children
are attracted to the mower. Always usa
caution when mowing around obstacles
like trees or shrubs or when moving back-
ward. Only mow in a forward direction if
possible. You r visibility isdecreased when
you mow backward. Also, the blades are
made to cut while the unit is moving for-
ward. If you mow backward, the cutting
performance decreases.
Before you leave the mower, stop the en-
gine. Remove the key. Disengage and
lower any attachment. Set the parking
brake. Never mount or dismount from the
seat while the engine isrunning. An acci-
dent can occur if you touch the brake, shift
lever, throttle, clutch, or mower clutch lever
while the engine is running. Mount and
dismount from the seat on the side oppo-
site the discharge chute.
Make sure you are in good condition when
you mow. When you mow for several
hours your reflexes will decrease and your
mind will not be as alert. Take a short break
or an accident can occur. If the tempera-
ture is hot, use caution to prevent dehydra-
tion. If you are tired, angry or not com-
pletely alert, do notoperate the mower. If
you use alcohol, medication or drugs, do
not use the mower or any type of power
equipment.
Engine speed is a key to safe mowing and
to a good looking lawn. The maximum
speed of the engine was set at the factory.
Do not change the setting of the engine
governor.
Select the maximum engine and ground
speed that is right for the terrain and the
height of the grass. The blade cuts best
when the engine is operating at maximum
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