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11,
SLOPE
OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to toss of
control
and t_p-over accidents,
which can
result in severe _njury or death.
Operation
on a!l slopes requtres extra caution.
If you
cannot back up the slope or _fyou feel uneasy
on _t,do not mow it.
Mow up and down slopes,
not across.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or
other
hidden
objects.
Uneven
terrain
could overturn
the machine,
Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
Choose
a low ground speed so that you
will not have to stop or sh_ft white on the
slope,
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Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may !ose
traction.
Always
keep the machine
in gear when
going down slopes, Do not sh_ftto neutral
and coast downhill.
Avoid starting,
stopping,
or turning
on a
slope, lfthetireslosetractlon,
dtsengage
the blades
and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
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Keep all movement
on the slopes slow
and
gradual.
Do not make
sudden
changes
in speed
or direction,
which
could cause the machine to roll over.
Use extra care while operating
machine
with grass catchers orother attachments,
they can affect
the stability
of the ma-
chine. Do no use on steep s{opes.
Do not try to stabilize
the machine
by
putting your foot on the ground.
Do not mow
near drop-offs,
ditches,
or embankments.
The machine
could
suddeniy
roll over if a wheel _s over the
edge or if the edge caves in.
i11. CHILDREN
_WARNING:
CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED
BY THIS EQUIPMENT The Amencan
Acade-
my of Pediatrics
recommends
that children
be a m_ntmum of 12 year of age before op-
erating a pedestrian
con[roiled
Fawn mower
and a minimum
of 16 years of age before
operatIng
a ndmg fawn mower,
Tragic acctden[s
can occur if [he operator
is not alert
to the presence
of children.
Ch_fdren are often attracted
to the machine
and the mowing
activtty,
Never assume
that
children
will remain
where
you
last
saw them.
Keep chddren
out of the mow_ng area
and m the watchful care era responsEble
adult other than the operator.
Be alert and turn machine
off if a chdd
enters the area.
Before
and while backing,
look behind
and down for small children.
Never carry children, even with th e blades
shut off. They may fall off and be seriously
injured
or interfere
with
safe machine
operation.
Children who have been given
rides In the past may suddenly appear in
the mowing area for another ride and be
run over or backed over by the machine,
Never allow children to operate the ma-
chine.
Use extra care when approaching
blind
corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may block your view of a chdd.
IV. TOWING
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Tow only with a machine that has a hitch
designed for towing. Do not attach towed
equipment
except
at the hitch point.
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Followthemanufacturer'srecommenda-
uonfor weight hm_ts for towed equipment
and towing on slopes.
Never allow children
or others in or on
towed equipment.
Onslopes,
the weight ofthe towed equip-
ment may cause loss of tractron and loss
of control.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to
stop.
V, SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING
OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal
injury or property dam-
age, use extreme care in handling gasohne.
Gasohne
_s extremely
flammable
and the
vapors are explosive.
Extinguish
alt cigarettes,
cigars, p_pes,
and other sources
of ignit_on.
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Use only approved
gasoline
container.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel w_th
the engine running. Allow engine to cool
before refueling.
Never fue! the machine
_ndoors.
Never store the machine or fuel container
where there _san open flame, sped<, or
pl{ot light such as on a water heater or
other appliances.
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Never flit containers
inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed with piashc liner.
Always
place containers
on the ground
away from your vehicle when fiJltng.
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