Kioti KRX19542H Operator's Manual page 5

4) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards
oc curring to other people or their pro perty.
5) Do not carry passengers.
6) All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practical instruction. Such
instruction should emphasise:
– the need for care and concentration when working with ride-on machines;
– you cannot use the brake to regain control of a ride-on machine sliding down a
slope. The main reasons for loss of control are:
– insufficient wheel grip;
– overspeeding;
– inadequate braking;
– the type of machine is unsuitable for its task;
– unawareness of the effect of ground conditions, especially slopes;
– incorrect hitching and load distribution.
B) PREPARATION
1) While mowing, always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers. Do not operate
the equipment barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all
objects which can be ejected from the machine.
3) DANGER! Petrol is highly flammable:
– store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose;
– refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refuelling;
– add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or
add petrol while the engine is running or when the engine is hot;
– if you spill petrol, do not start the engine and move the machine away from the area
of spillage. Do not create any source of ignition until the petrol vapours have evapo-
rated;
– put back and tighten all fuel tank and container caps securely.
4) Replace faulty silencers.
5) Before use, always inspect the machine to check that the blades, blade bolts and
cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts
in sets to preserve balance.
6) On multi-bladed machines, remember that the rotation of one blade can cause
other blades to rotate.
C) OPERATION
1) Do not start the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can collect.
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
3) Before starting the engine, disengage the blades and shift into neutral.
4) Do not use on slopes of more than 10 Degrees.
5) Remember there is no such thing as a "safe" slope. Travelling on grass slopes
requires particular care. To guard against overturning:
– do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill;
– engage the drive slowly and always keep the machine in gear, especially when
travelling downhill;
– machine speeds should be kept low on slopes and during tight turns;
– stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden hazards;
– never mow across the face of the slope.
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