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Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not
touch.
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Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under low
hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., where the
operator may be struck or pulled from the machine, which could
result in serious injury.
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Disengage all attachment clutches, set the parking brake to the
'on' position and move the RH and LH drive control levers to the
neutral position before attempting to start the engine.
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Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of a
height no more than 10". Do not attempt to mow through unusually
tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or
leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the
mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard.
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Use only accessories and attachments approved for this machine
by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all
instructions provided with the approved accessory or attachment.
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Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are
involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related injuries.
These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the riding
mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from
serious injury.
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If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use care
and good judgment. Contact 1-800-469-4663 for information and
assistance.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over
accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require
extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on
it, do not mow it.
For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual
to measure slopes before operating this machine on a sloped or hilly
area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as shown on the slope
gauge, do not operate this machine on that area or serious injury could
result.
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Mow across slopes, not up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed so that you will not
have to stop while on the slope. Avoid starting or stopping on a
slope. If the tires are unable to maintain traction, disengage the
blades and proceed slowly and carefully straight down the slope.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or
counterweights to improve stability.
Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These
can change the stability of the machine.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid acceleration
or deceleration could cause the front of the machine to lift and
rapidly roll over backwards, which could cause serious injury.
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then turn slowly uphill
and use extra care while turning.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The mower
could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff,
ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the
ground.
Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding.
Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. loaded dump cart,
lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 5 degrees. When going
down hill, the extra weight tends to push the riding mower and
may cause you to loose control (e.g. riding mower may speed
up, braking and steering ability are reduced, attachment may
jack-knife and cause riding mower to overturn).
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