Foreword - MTD PRO MMZ 2554 Operator's And Service Manual

FORWARD
The MMZ Gasoline Powered Hydraulic Driven Rotary Mowers were developed to
provide superb maneuverability, mid-mount cutting capability for professional land-
scapers, commercial lawn service companies, professional turf managers and golf
course superintendents. The machine incorporates many safety features that
should be studied by all operators and maintenance personnel before use. The list
of safety precautions should receive particular attention.
This manual presents all of the operating and maintenance instructions necessary
to keep your mower at peak efficiency. If properly operated and maintained, your
mower will give dependable service.
Only thoroughly trained persons should operate
and maintain this mower. This machine can cause
serious injury to anyone who misuses it and does
not understand its operation. For their personal
safety, all operators and maintenance personnel are
required to read this entire manual before operating
the mower.
Hazard control and accident prevention are partially
dependent upon the design and configuration of
the equipment. Notwithstanding, these factors are
also dependent upon the awareness, concern, pru-
dence and proper training of the personnel involved
in the operation, transport, maintenance and stor-
age of the equipment.
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