X-TREME 48K19X Operator's Manual page 2

Your mower is only as safe as the operator!
Operator carelessness or error may
result in serious bodily injury. Improper
maintenance of the machine may also
result in injury. Please read and follow
these instructions on Safe Operation and
be certain that anyone using this mower
fully understands and follows these
instructions.
 WARNING:
DO NOT allow children to operate the
machine. DO NOT allow any adult to operate
the machine without proper instruction.
1. Familiarize yourself with the controls and know
how to stop the rider and mower deck quickly.
2. Inspect your work area carefully. Remove
debris from the area to be cut. Keep all
bystanders away from the mowing area.
3. Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands
and feet clear of the mower deck.
4. Never direct the discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.
5. The machine is not intended for highway or
street use. Never carry passengers!
6. Never tamper with safety devices or guards.
If a guard or safety device is damaged or
removed, replace it before operating the rider.
 CAUTION:
Never add fuel to the tank while the engine
is running or hot. ALWAYS WAIT at least
five minutes before refueling and REFUEL
WITH THE ENGINE OFF. KEEP FUEL AWAY
FROM SPARKS OR FLAMES. WIPE AWAY
any fuel spillage BEFORE starting unit. Never
fill the fuel tank indoors. Wipe up any spilled
gasoline. Gasoline is highly flammable - NO
SMOKING.
7. Handle gasoline carefully. Use an approved
gasoline container. Fill the fuel tank, to within
1" from the neck, with good quality unleaded
gasoline.
8. Drive levers must be in the Neutral position
and the Blade Clutch must be disengaged
before starting engine.
9. Operator must wear proper shoes and
clothing, which may include safety glasses
and ear protection.
10. Mow only during daylight hours or under very
good artificial light.
11. The safety shield over the Grass Discharge
area must always be bolted in place and in the
DOWN position unless the Grass Catcher is
being used.
12. If a solid object has been hit by the blades
stop the machine and check for damage.
Repair or replace any damaged / broken part
prior to restarting the engine.
13. To avoid burns, DO NOT TOUCH the engine
or muffler immediately after operation.
14. Disengage blades when transporting and
when crossing walks and gravel roads.
15. Do NOT mow close to drop-offs, deep ditches
or other hazards. Do NOT stop or start
suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Mow
up and down the face of steep slopes; NEVER
mow across the face. If a steep hill must be
ascended, BACK up the hill, drive forward
when descending.
16. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution
on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping
or loss of control. Be especially cautious when
changing direction on slopes.
17. The Encore X-treme is NOT designed for
towing. Only factory approved Grass
Collection Systems are permitted.
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