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SAFETY RULES
&
Safe Operation
Practices
for Ride-On Mowers
Be sure the area _sclear of other people before mowing.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers or children even w_th the blades
off.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Al-
ways look down and behind before and while backing
Never carry children
They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operat=on
Keep children out of the mowing
area and under the
watchful care of another responsible
adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area
Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children
Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, rots, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Use slow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have
to stop or shift while on the slope
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose tract=on,
disengage
the blades and proceed slowly stra=ght down
the slope
If machine stops while going uphdl, d=sengage blades, shift
into reverse and back down slowly.
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
&
Look for this symbol to point out im-
portant safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!t!
YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting up, transport-
rag, adjusting or making repairs, al-
ways disconnect spark plug wire and
placa wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the
tractor.
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and car-
tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands
after handling.
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