OperatorSafety
Readthese safety rules and follow them closely. Failureto obeythese rules could result in loss of control of unit,
severe personal injury or deathto you, or bystanders,or damageto property or equipment. Thismewing deck is
capableof amputating hands and feet and throwinq objects. The triangle _ in text signifies important cautions
or warnings which must be followed.
TRAINING
1. Read,understand, and follow all instructions in the
manualand on the unit beforestarting, if the
operator(s) or mechanic(s) can not read Englishit is the
owner's responsibility to explainthis material to them.
2. Becomefamiliar with the safe operation of the
equipment,operator controls, and safety signs.
3. All operators and mechanics should betrained. The
owner is responsiblefor training the users.
4. Onlyallow responsibleadults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the unit.
5. Neverlet children or untrained peopleoperate or service
the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of
the operator.
6. The owner/user can prevent and is responsiblefor
accidentsor injuries occurring to themselves, other
peopleor property.
7. Dataindicates that operators, age 60 years and above,
are involved in a large percentageof riding mower-
relatedinjuries. Theseoperators should evaluatetheir
ability to operatethe riding mower safelyenough to
protect themselvesand others from serious injury.
PREPARATION
1. Evaluatethe terrain to determine what accessoriesand
attachmentsare neededto properly and safely perform
the job. Useonly accessories and attachments
approvedby the manufacturer.
2. Wear appropriateclothing including safety shoes,safety
glassesand ear protection. Long hair,looseclothing or
jewelry mayget tangled in moving parts.
3. inspect the areawhere the equipment is to be usedand
remove aii objects such as rocks, toys and wire, which
canbe thrown by the machine.
4. Useextra care when handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors areexplosive.
a) Useonly an approved container.
b) Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke.
c) Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
5. Checkthat operator's presencecontrols, safety switches
and shields are attachedand functioning properly. Do
not operateunless they are functioning properly.
OPERATION
1. Neverrun an engine in an enclosed area.
2. Mow only in the daylight or with good artificial light,
keepingawayfrom holes and hidden hazards.
3. Besure all drives are in neutraland parking brakeis
engaged before starting engine. Only start engine from
the operator's position. Useseat belts if provided.
4. Besure of your footing while using pedestriancontrolled
equipment, especiallywhen backing up. Walk, don't
run. Reducedfooting could causeslipping.
5. Slow down and useextra care on hillsides. Besure to
travel in the recommendeddirection on hillsides. Turf
conditions can affect the machines stability. Use caution
when operating neardrop-offs.
6. Do not mow in reverseunless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind beforeand while traveling
in reverse.
7. Beaware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone. Do not operatethe mower without
either the entire grass catcher or the deflector in place.
8. Slow down and usecaution when making turns and
when changing directions on slopes.
9. Never raise deckwith the blades running.
10. Neverleavea running unit unattended.Always
disengagethe PTO,set parking brake, stop engine, and
remove keys before dismounting. Keephands and feet
away from the cutting units.
11. Turn off the PTOswitch to disengage the blades when
not mowing.
12. Neveroperatewith guards not securely in place. Be
sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly and
functioning properly.
13. Neveroperatewith the discharge deflector raised,
removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher.
14. Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine.
15. Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage
drives, engageparking brake, shut off engine before
leavingthe operator's position for any reason including
emptying the grass catchers or unclogging the chute.
16. Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects
or abnormal vibration occurs. Makenecessary repairs
before resuming operations.
17. Keephandsand feet awayfrom the cutting units.
18. Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a
clear path.
19. Nevercarry passengersand keep pets and bystanders
away.
20. Do not operate the unit while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
21. Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not
mowing.
22. Usecarewhen loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
23. Usecarewhen approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees
or other objects that may obscure vision.
24. To reducefire hazard,keepunit free of grass, leaves&
excess oil. Donot stop or park over dry leaves,grass or
combustible materials.
25. The engine in this unit is not factory equippedwith a
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