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_DANGER:
This
cutting
machine
is capable
of amputating
hands
and feet and
throwing
objects.
Failure
to observe
the following
safety
instructions
could
result
in serious
injury
or death,
_,WARNING:
In order to prevent
ac-
cidental
starting
when
setting
up, trans-
porting,
adjusting
or making
repairs,
always
disconnect
spark
plug wire and
place
wire where
it cannot
contact
spark
plug.
_WARNING:
Do not coast
down
a hill in
neutral,
you may lose control
of the tractor.
_,WARNING:
Tow only the attachments
that are recommended
by and comply
with
specifications
of the manufacturer
of your
tractor.
Use common
sense
when
towing.
Operate
only at the lowest
possible
speed
when
on a slope.
Too heavy
of a load,
while
on a slope,
is dangerous.
Tires can
lose traction
with the ground
and cause
you to lose control
of your tractor.
_,WARNING:
Engine
exhaust,
some of
its constituents,
and certain
vehicle
com-
ponents
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,
I. GENERAL
OPERATION
Read,
understand,
and follow
all
instructions
on the machine
and in the
manual
before
starting.
Do not put hands
or feet near rotating
parts or under the machine.
Keep clear
of the discharge
opening
at all times.
Only allow
responsible
adults,
who are
familiar
with the instructions,
to operate
the machine.
Clear the area of objects
such as
rocks, toys,
wire, etc.,
which
could
be
picked
up and thrown
by the blades.
Be sure the area is clear of bystand-
ers before
operating.
Stop machine
if
anyone
enters
the area.
Never
carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse
unless
abso-
lutely necessary.
Always
look down
and behind
before
and while
backing.
Never direct discharged
material
toward anyone. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the
operator. Stop the blades when cross-
ing gravel surfaces.
Do not operate machine without the
entire grass catcher, discharge
guard,
or other safety devices in place and
working.
Slow down before turning.
Never leave a running machine
unattended.
Always turn off blades,
set parking brake, stop engine, and
remove keys before dismounting.
Disengage
blades when not mowing.
Shut off engine and wait for all parts to
come to a complete stop before clean-
ing the machine, removing the grass
catcher, or unclogging
the discharge
guard.
Operate machine only in daylight or
good artificial light.
Do not operate the machine while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Watch for traffic when operating
near
or crossing roadways.
Use extra care when loading or unload-
ing the machine into a trailer or truck.
Always wear eye protection when oper-
ating machine.
Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a
large percentage
of riding mower-re-
lated injuries.
These operators
should
evaluate their ability to operate the
riding mower safely enough to protect
themselves
and others from serious
injury.
Follow the manufacturer's
recommen-
dation for wheel weights or counter-
weights.
Keep machine free of grass,
leaves
or other debris build-up which can
touch hot exhaust / engine parts and
burn. Do not allow the mower to plow
leaves or other debris which can cause
build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel
spillage before operating or storing the
machine. Allow machine to cool before
storage.
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