● before clearing blockages or unclogging
the discharge chute
● before checking, cleaning, or working on
the product
● before removing the bagging kit or
opening the side discharge chute cover
● after striking a foreign object
– Thoroughly inspect the product for
any damage.
– Replace the blade if it is damaged in
any way.
– Repair any damage before restarting
and continuing to operate the product.
● whenever the product starts to vibrate
abnormally (check immediately)
– Inspect for damage, particularly the
blades.
– Replace the blade if it is damaged in
any way.
– Replace or repair any damaged
parts.
– Check for and tighten any loose
parts.
■ Replace the blade if it is bent or cracked.
An unbalanced blade causes vibration
that could damage the motor drive unit or
cause personal injury. Sharpen a dull blade
equally at each end to maintain the balance.
Clean the blade thoroughly and check its
balance by supporting it horizontally on a
thin nail through its center hole. The nail
should be in a horizontal position. If either
end of the blade rotates downward, remove
some metal from the heavy lower end until
the blade is balanced. It is balanced when
neither end drops.
■ The side discharge chute is a spring-loaded
guard that covers the side discharge
opening on the mower deck and deflects
grass clippings and debris away from the
operator. Always ensure that the motor is
off and the blades have stopped moving
before inspecting, moving, cleaning, or
performing maintenance on the side
discharge chute.
■ Always use safety protective devices.
Do not use the product without the side
discharge chute in place and working
properly. The mulch cover should be
correctly installed and working properly
during mulching operation. The bagging kit
should be correctly installed and working
properly during bagging operation.
■ Never interfere with the intended function
of a safety device or reduce the protection
provided by a safety device. Check the
proper operation of the safety devices
regularly.
■ Never tamper with safety devices. Check
for proper operation regularly.
■ Follow the manufacturer’s instructions
for proper operation and installation
of accessories. Only use accessories
approved by the manufacturer. The use of
other accessories may increase the risk of
injury.
■ Slopes are a major factor related to loss of
control and tip-over accidents, which can
result in severe injury or death. Operation
on all slopes requires extra caution. If you
cannot back up the slope or if you feel
uneasy on it, do not mow it. Never use the
product on steep slopes greater than 15°.
To determine the angle of your slope, use
the slope guide at the back of this manual.
● Mow up and down, not across the face
of slopes.
● Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, property
stakes, or other hidden objects. Uneven
terrain could overturn the product. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
● Use a slow speed so you will not have to
stop suddenly or accidentally accelerate
while on a slope.
● Do not mow on wet grass when on a
slope. Tyres may lose traction with the
ground and you may lose control of the
product.
● Always keep the direction control switch
in the forward position when going down
slopes. Do not shift to neutral and coast
downhill, which may cause you to lose
control of the product.
● Avoid starting, stopping, or turning
on a slope. If the tyres lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed
slowly straight down the slope.
● Keep all movement on slopes slow and
gradual. Do not make sudden changes
in speed or direction, which could cause
the product to roll over.
● Use extra care while using the product
with the bagging kit or other attachments.
Attachments can affect the stability of
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