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W!ARNING' 95 out of .100. mowi ng accidents are caused by the way
. the machine IS operated. ""'"'
That's why you shouldn't even start the ignition of your new riding mower until you've . )
read and thoroughly understand this Owner's Manual (particularly the safety rules).
This riding mower is a heavy piece of machinery that is only as safe as its operator. You
make the rules, so make mowing safety a habit in your family.
Owner's Responsibility
. Insist on a safety demonstration from your Yazoo . Never carry passengers. And don't allow anyone
dealer. (particularly children) to remain in the area you're
. Read this Owner's Manual thoroughly and under- about to mow.
stand how your mower works. Make sure you know. If someone should approach you, or if you need .!.
how to stop your engine quickly. Know where the to get off your mower for any reason, shut off your I
brakes are. engine completely-including blade drive and
. Before you start your mower, detach the spark plug ignition. Do this. manually, even though your mower
wire and disengage the blade drive. Then inspect has a cut-off switch.
beneath the cutting section, making sure all blade. Do not alter or remove the safety guards or safety
nuts are tight, and no foreign object is caught devices.
: underneath. Finally, check the entire mower and . Never operate your Yazoo rider at more than a
! make sure that all nuts, bolts and parts are secure. 15-degree angle of bank. Most engines don't lubri-
i . Adjust the cutting height while ttle mower is on a cate themselves properly at an a~gle greater than
level, firm surface. 15 degrees. Remember, too, that If you go over a
. . . root or bump, the angle of the mower will change,
. Inspect t~e Intended mowing area and .plck u.p any so allow plenty of margin to take care of the
st°!1es, ~tlcks, bottle caps or other foreign objects unexpected. Most riding mower accidents happen
which might be thrown by a mower. on slopes of more than 15 degrees.
. Check all fluid levels-oil, gas, battery. . On slopes, mow across, not up and down. To
. Make sure blade is disengaged and shift into control your Yazoo on slopes, use the foot brake
neutral before starting mower. as necessary. ,"~
. The grass catcher bag must be properly installed . Never let a child operate a mower. And never let .~.J
in order to operate efficiently. When installing the anyone else operate your mower, unless he or she
bag make sure that the side with the tightly woven has received a complete course of instruction-
fabric is next to the engine. This will allow proper including a safety demonstration-on how the
air circulation for most efficient operation and also mower operates and has read and understands the
protect the motor from dust and grass accumulation. Operator's Manual.
. When mowing without the grass catcher, the grass. Do not race the engine; this is not only dangerous,
chute (part number 306-023) must be removed. it's harmful. Don't alter governor settings.
After removi~g. the grass ch~t.e make sure that the. Never mow at night or other times when visibility
chute guard IS In proper position. If your mower . I '
does not have a spring action chute guard, the IS ow.
grass chute must be replaced with a chute guard . Never run the mower indoors where carbon
(part number 306-024). Failure to have a properly monoxide fumes can collect.
installed ch~te guard c.ould ~esult in injury from . Handle gasoline with care. Never add fuel to a
thrown de~rls .and engine failure due t~ grass running engine. When you run out of gas, allow
accumulation In the shroud of the engine. your engine several minutes to cool down before
. 0 . refueling. Gasoline spilled on a hot engine is a
While peratlng: fire hazard.
. Wear sensibl.e cl<?thing-l~ng pants; boots or heavy. Allow the engine to cool before storing rider in
shoes that will grip, even In wet weather; ~afety any enclosure such as a garage or storage shed.
glasses to protect the eyes from low hanging . .
branches; and thin gloves (like golfers') for a sure . To reduce p<?tentlal fIre hazard, keep your mower
grip. Also, don't wear anything that's so loose that free fro~ ~ulld-ups.of grass, grease, leaves and
it might get caught on something. accumulations of dirt.
. If your mower ever vibrates excessively or sounds
unusual, shut off your engine, disconnect the Maintain your Yazoo properly at all
spark plug and disengage the blade driv~. Then-:- times. Check parts frequently and
and only th.en-iook u!1derneath the cutting s.ectlon follow our maintenance and storage'
I for something caught In ttie blade, or something .
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:' that has been loosened or bent. Ins ruc Ions.
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