• Use care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
• Never operate with the discharge deector raised,
removed or altered, unless using a grass catcher .
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do
not make adjustments with the machine on.
• Park the machine on level ground, disengage
the drives, chock the wheels, and shut of f the
machine 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 machine before removing the grass
catcher or unclogging the chute.
• Do not leave grass in the grass catcher for
extended periods of time.
• Grass catcher components are subject to wear ,
damage and deterioration, which could expose
you to moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
Frequently check components and replace with
the 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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