13. Turn off the engine if you must leave the lawnmower unattended.
14. Never lift the rear of the mower while starting the engine and never place your hands and feet
underneath the deck or into the rear discharge chute while the engine is running.
15. Never change in any way the rated speed of the engine.
16. On self-propelled mowers, disconnect the self-propelled system before starting the engine.
17. Never lift or carry the mower while the engine is running.
18. Stop the engine and remove the spark plug cover in these cases:
- Before any operation under the deck or the rear discharge chute.
- Before any maintenance, repairing or checking operations.
- Before carrying, lifting or removing the mower.
- If you leave the mower unattended or changing the cutting height.
- To remove and emptying the grass catcher.
- After hitting a foreign object, stop the engine and check thoroughly the mower in order to see if it
is damaged. Take the machine to a local Approved Service Dealer for inspection if necessary.
Repairs of this nature are not covered under the Manufacturer’s warranty.
- If the mower vibrates in an abnormal way, find the reasons why, and take your mower to a local
Approved Service Dealer.
WARNING
After the engine has stopped, the blade will still rotate a couple of seconds.
CAUTION
Operating on gradients could cause the machine to tip over.
Allowing anyone to operate this machine without proper instruction may result in injury.
Wear sturdy, full coverage footwear. Operating this machine with bare feet, or with open toe shoes or
sandals increases your risk of injury.
Do not use the machine at night or in poor light.
Be sure to transport the machine from one place to another with the engine off.
Be sure to wear heavy gloves when cleaning underside of the deck or handling the blade.
To prevent damage, check the machine for any signs of damage or other faults when operated.
MAINTENANCE, CLEANING & STORAGE
WARNING
Improper maintenance & storage of the machine may void your warranty. Keep the machine clean for better
and safer performance.
Turn off the engine before performing any maintenance. If the engine must be run, make sure the area is
well ventilated. The exhaust emits dangerous carbon monoxide gases.
MAINTENANCE
Use only original equipment replacement parts. Other parts may not perform as well, may damage the unit
and may result in injury. In addition, use of other parts may invalidate your warranty.
• Before each use, check all nuts & bolts to be sure they are sufficiently tightened.
• We recommend only manufacturer original parts are used when maintaining this machine. Failure to do so
could invalidate your manufacturer’s warranty.
• The engine must be switched off, with the spark plug cap removed, before the machine is unassembled,
cleaned, serviced or maintained.