SAFE MOWING GUIDE
Also, the grass begger will function better
when the engine is operating at mmdmum
speed. On slopes, decrease the ground
speed and use care making sure the
mower feels safe to operate.
Ifthe weather conditions are bed, do not
mow. Ifweather conditions become bad,
stop cuttingend finish later. It isdangerous
to cut grass in the rain. Always find
protection in an aiectdcat storm. Ifthe
weather conditions are extra,dry, protect
your eyes with safety glasses from the dust
and from the objects discharged by the
mower. Also, a dust or a pollen mask can
help.
Your mower isequipped with a number of
safety devices which are important tothe
safety of the operator and bystanders and
must never be changed or removed from
the mower. If a safety device is lost,
damaged or no longer functions, repair or
replace the device before you operate the
mower.
it is best to mow during the day. Ifyou
must mow at night, make sure there is
enough light forsafe operation.
Your mower will require regular
maintenance and service. The
maintenance schedule depends on the
hours of use. Also, mowing conditions can
change the schedule. Check the
instruction Book for more information.
Correct maintenance will help the mower
function safely.
Do not service the
mower (except for the
carburetor adjustment)
while the engine is ' ,...
running. Before you _ !
service the unit, even I_1_j'_-
with the engine stopped,||t _
always disconnect the
wire from the spark plug
to prevent the engine
from starting.
If you hit a large object during operation,
stopthe engine. Remove the wire from the
spark plug. Carefully inspect the mower for
damage. Before you start the engine
again, make the necessary repairs. Ifyou
feel new or excessive vibration,
immediately stopthe engine and check for
the problem. Vibration can be a warning of
a problem. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws
tight.
The blade is the most dangerous pad of
the mower. Frequently check the blade and
the blade mounting fasteners. Keep the
fasteners tight. Ifthe blade hits a solid
object, stop the engine. Remove the wire
fromthe spark plug. Check for a blade that
is bent, cracked or for other damages.
Before you start the engine, replace a
damaged blade(s). Forsafety, replace the
blade every two years.
A sharp blade decreases the workload on
the engine and more evenly cuts grass.
Frequently sharpen the blade for a better
looking cut. Use the left side of the mower
housing to trim near an object.
A grass bagger is a good accessory for
your mower, For best performance and
safety, make sure the grass bagger is
approved for use with your mower. Follow
the assembly and operation instructions
included with the grass bagger.
Some grass baggers require a special
blade for best performance. Before you
attach, check, or empty the grass bagger,
always stop the engine. Before each use of
the grass bagger, checkfor cracks, wear or
deterioration. Before you use the grass
bagger, replace a damaged part with a
replacement part approved by the factory.
For you to have a good green lawn, follow
the mowing procedures below. Do not cut
the grass too shod. Ifyou cut the grass too
short you can cause the grass to become
yellow or make the lawn look brown. Use a
lower height of cut in cool months when
the grass is thicker. Raise the height ofcut
in hot dry periods. Ifyou cut the grass With
a blade thatis not sharp or at a slow
engine speed you can damage the grass.
Move the throttlecontrolto the FAST
positionwhen mowing and using the grass
bagger. Also, use a slower ground speed
when using the grass bagger.
Ifyou change the direction or pattem of cut
slightlyevery time you mow will make the
grass grow stronger and thicker. Do not
add oil or gasoline to the mower while on
the lawn. Spilled oil or gasoline can killthe
grass. In highor thick grass, do not try to
cut all the grass the first time. Raise the
height of cut on the first cutting and lower
the heightfor the next cutting. Another way
isto cut only part ofthe width of the mower
and decrease your ground speed (not the
engine) to move more slowly so that the
mower can discharge the grass as it
moves forward.
Understand the controlsand how they
work. Learn the groundspeed(s) of your
mower. Check the stopping distance
required at differenttravel speeds. Check
the turning radius ofthe mower. The
controls on your riding mower are different
from an automobile. The throttle is
operated by hand and holds the engine
speed constant until itis changed. The
location of the travel speed control is
differentfrom that of an automobile. Also,
the brake and clutch systems are different.
Remember the procedures tofollow in an
emergency. Remember, turning offthe
engine ignition switch will stop the blade
and the drive mechanism. If the tractionof
the wheels is lost or does not feel safe,
disengage allsystems and stop the
engine. Dismount fromthe mower. Push
the unit to a safe place before you begin
mowing again.
Your unit has an electrical system that
includes an operator presence switch in
the seat. The operator presence switch
detects ifthe operator is sittingon the seat.
The engine will stop ifthe operator leaves
the seat when the blade engagement
control is engaged, This operator presence
switch is a safety device only.It must not
regularlybe used to stop the engine or the
blade. There are other control systems on
the mower for this purpose. Always keep
the operator presence switch and other
safety devices and controls in place and
operating for your protection.
Remember, your mower is a tool that can
be dangerous ifit isnot correctly used.
Follow the instructionsin this Instruction
Book, Safe and careful use of the mower
willgive you many safe hours of problem
free use.
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