• Stop on level ground, disengage drives, chock
or block wheels, shut of f engine before leaving
the operator's position for any reason including
emptying the grass catcher or unclogging the
chute.
• If you remove the grass catcher , be sure to install
any discharge deector or guard that might have
been removed to install the grass catcher . Do not
operate the mower without either the entire grass
catcher or the grass deector in place.
• Shut of f the engine before removing the grass
catcher or unclogging the chute.
• Do not leave grass in grass catcher for extended
periods of time.
• Grass catcher components are subject to wear ,
damage and deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
Frequently check components and replace
with manufacturer's recommended parts, when
necessary .
T owing Safety
• Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch
point.
• Follow the attachment manufacturer's
recommendation for weight limits for towed
equipment and towing on slopes.
• Never allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
• On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction and loss of control. Reduce
towed weight and slow down.
• Stopping distance increases with the weight of the
towed load. T ravel slowly and allow extra distance
to stop.
• Make wide turns to keep the attachment clear of
the machine.
• Do not tow a load that weighs more than the
towing machine.
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