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SAFETY RULES
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SAFE OPERATION
PRACTICES
FOR RIDE-ON
MOWERS
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Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers or children even with the blades
off.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always
look down and behind before and while backing.
Never carry children.They may fall offand be seriously injured
or interfere with safe machine operation.
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, ruts, or bumps. UneveR terrain couldoverturn
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 traction,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the
slope.
If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift
into reverse and back down slowly.
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
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WARNING:
In order to prevent acci-
dental starting when setting up, trans-
porting, adjusting or making repairs,
always disconnect
spark plug w,re
and place wire where it cannot contact
spark plug.
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WARNING:
Do not coast
down a hill
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in neutral, you may lose control
of the
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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 low-
est 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 cer-
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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