Operator Safety; General Warnings; Safety Decals - Briggs & Stratton LT 125 Operator's Manual

Operator Safety

Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of unit,
severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The
signifi es important cautions or warnings which must be followed.

General Warnings

• Know the unit's controls and how to stop quickly. READ
THE OPERATOR'S MANUALS.
• Read and obey all safety decals.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the unit.
• Disengage the PTO. Shut off the engine and wait for
all moving parts to stop before attaching, adjusting, or
disconnecting any part of the collection system.
• Check the collection system to make sure it is bolted
tightly to the unit.
• DO NOT operate the unit without either the entire grass
catcher or the deflector in place.
• Turn off the PTO to disengage the blades when not
mowing.
• DO NOT mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while travelling
in reverse.
• DO NOT turn sharply when travelling alongside a building
or any object. Slow down before turning.
• DO NOT carry passengers.
• When collection system is removed from the mower
deck, the deflector must be properly installed.
• Collector bags are subject to deterioration and wear
during normal use. Inspect the bag periodically for tears,
holes, or weak spots and replace with a new bag that
meets manufacturer's durability standards.
• For added stability and to prevent tipping or loss of
control:
a. Use reduced speed on uneven ground and when
turning corners.
b. Reduce loads on hillsides. It is recommended that the
collection system be kept only half full when negotiating
any slopes. Start mowing on slopes when the collection
system is empty.
c. Mow up and down the face of slopes; never across
the face of any slope.
• Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°).

Safety Decals

Several safety labels are installed on the unit to remind you
of important information while you are operating your unit.
All DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION and instructional mes-
sages on your rider, attachments and mower should be
carefully read and obeyed. Personal bodily injury can result
when these instructions are not followed. The safety decals
below are on your product.
If any decals are lost or damaged, replace them at once.
See your local dealer for replacements.
These labels are easily applied and will act as a con-
stant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the
equipment, to follow the safety instructions necessary for
safe, effective operation.
Attachment Decal
WARNING
Thrown objects hazard
• Objects thrown by the mower can seriously
injure or kill you.
• Do not open the hopper while the mower blades
are turning.
• Do not operate the mower without the complete
catcher in place.
Decal - WARNING Thrown Objects Hazard
Part Number 1732819
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