OperatorSafety
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SLOPEOPERATION
Operationon slopes can be dangerous. Using theunit on a slope that is
too steepwhere you do not have adequatewheel traction (and control) can
cause sliding, loss of steering, control, and possible rollover. You should
not operateon a slope greater than a 5.4 foot rise over a 20 foot length (15
degrees).
Always mow across slopes, not up and down (to maintain traction on the
wheels) and avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes. Reducespeedand
useextremecaution on ALL slopes.
Also, notethat the surface condition you are on can greatly impact your
ability to safely operatethis machine. Operatingon wet or slippery slopes
can causesliding and loss of steering and control. Donot operateon
slopes that are slippery, wet, or havesoft soil conditions.
If you feel unsureabout operating the unit on a slope, don't do it. It's not
worth the risk.
THROWNOBJECTS
This unit has spinning mower blades. Thesebladescan pick up andthrow
debris that could seriously injure a bystander. Be sure to clean up the areato
be mowed and remove objects that could bethrown by the blade BEFOREyou
start mowing.
Do not operatethis unit without the entire grass catcher or discharge guard
(deflector) in place.
Also, do not allow anyonein the areawhile the unit is running! If someone
does enterthe area,shut the unit off immediately until they leave.
lOVING PARTS
This equipment has many moving parts that can injure you or
someone else. However,if you stay in the operator zone(stay
seated in the seat), and follow the safety rules in this operator's
manual, the unit is safe to operate.
Themower deck has spinning mower bladesthat can amputate
hands and feet. Do not allow anyonenear the unit while it is
running! Keepsafety devices (guards, shields, and switches) in
placeand working.
Tohelp you, the operator, use this equipment safely, it is
equipped with an operator-present safety system. Do NOT
attempt to alter or bypassthe system. Seeyour dealer
immediately if the system does not pass all the safety interlock
system tests found in this manual.
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