Troy-Bilt GTX 16 - Children and Bystander Safety; Slope Operation Safety

Safety (continued)
7.
If you strike a foreign object,
17. Never leave a running machine
Slope Operation
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disengage attachment/PTO drive,
unattended. Always turn off
shut off engine, wait for all moving attachment/PTO drive, set parking
parts to come to a stop. Remove
brake, stop engine and remove key
ignition key. Inspect for and repair
before dismounting.
any damage before operating
equipment again.
8. Never carry passengers. Passengers
Children
interfere with the safe operation of
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this unit. Passengers could be struck
by foreign objects and/or thrown
1. Slopes are a major factor in loss-of-
from unit and could be severely
control and tip-over accidents which
injured.
can result in severe injury or death.
All slopes require extra caution. If
9.
Be sure area is clear of other people
you cannot back up the slope or if
before mowing. Stop machine if
you feel uneasy on it, do not
anyone enters the area. Do not
operate this unit on the slope.
operate unit with children, pets or
1.
Tragic accidents can occur if the
2.
Remove ·obstacles such as rocks, tree
others nearby.
operator is not alert to the presence
limbs, etc.
10. As a general rule, do not mow in
of children. Children are often
reverse. Disengage power to mower
attracted to the machine and the
3. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
attachments before backing up. If it is
mowing activity. Never assume that
Uneven terrain could overturn the
absolutely necessary to back up:
children will remain where you last
machine. Tall grass can hide
saw them.
obstacles.
a.
Check area on ground directly
2.
Never allow children to operate this
4. Always mow up and down the face of
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behind unit.
unit,
even under adult supervision.
slopes, never across. Do not mow
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b.
Continue to observe area down
Local regulations may restrict
near dropoffs, ditches or
and to rear while backing up.
operator age. Only allow responsible
embankments. The unit could
11. Approach blind corners cautiously.
adults, who are familiar with these
suddenly overturn if a wheel goes
12.
Always observe the terrain. Watch for
instructions, to operate this unit.
over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if
and avoid obstacles. Stay away from
3.
Never carry children as passengers.
an edge caves in.
holes, ditches, soft or steep
Do not carry ANY passengers. They
5.
When using attachments on slopes,
embankments and other potentially
may fall off and be seriously injured
use wheel weights, as indicated in
dangerous terrain. Tall grass can hide
or interfere with safe machine
Section 2, "Attachments and Kits",
obstacles.
operation.
for extra traction and correct balance.
13.
Wet surfaces reduce traction and
4.
Keep children out of the work area
6.
Do not turn on slopes unless
stability. Always maintain proper
and under the watchful care of
necessary, and then, turn off
traction. Grip the steering wheel
another responsible adult.
attachment drive and turn slowly and
firmly.
5.
Be alert and turn machine off if
gradually downhill.
14.
Slow down before turning.
children enter the area.
7.
Do not start or stop suddenly when
15.
Do not install an automotive-type ball
6.
Before and when backing, look
going up or down a slope. Keep all
movement on slopes slow and
hitch on this unit. When pulling
behind and down for small children.
gradual. Do not make sudden
loads:
7.
Use extra care when approaching
changes in speed or direction.
a.
Use approved hitch points.
blind corners, shrubs, trees or other
b.
Limit loads to those which can be
objects that may obscure vision.
safely controlled.
8.
Keep children away while performing
16.
Watch out for traffic when operating
maintenance or adjustments.
near or crossing roadways.
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