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Operation
– Before refueling.
– Before dumping the grass catcher.
– Before making height adjustments.
• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the machine and the mowing
activity. Never assume that children will remain
where you last saw them.
– Keep children out of the mowing area and
under the watchful care of another responsible
adult, not the operator.
– Be alert and turn the machine off if children
enter the area.
– Before and while backing or changing
direction, look behind, down, and side-to-side
for small children.
– Never allow children to operate the machine.
– Do Not carry children, even with the blades
shut off. Children could fall off and be
seriously injured or interfere with the safe
operation of the machine. Children that have
been given rides in the past could suddenly
appear in the working area for another ride and
be run over or backed over by the machine.
Slope Safety
• Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control
and rollover accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. The operator is responsible for
safe slope operation. Operating the machine on
any slope requires extra caution. Before using the
machine on a slope, the operator must:
– Review and understand the slope instructions
in the manual and on the machine.
– Evaluate the site conditions of the day to
determine if the slope is safe for machine
operation. Use common sense and good
judgment when performing this evaluation.
Changes in the terrain, such as moisture, can
quickly affect the operation of the machine
on a slope.
• Operate across slopes, never up and down. Avoid
operation on excessively steep or wet slopes. Poor
footing could cause a slip and fall accident.
• Identify hazards at the base of the slope. Do
Not operate the machine near drop offs, ditches,
embankments, water or other hazards. The
machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel goes
over the edge or the edge collapses. Keep a safe
distance between the machine and any hazard.
Use a hand held tool to operate in these areas.
• Avoid starting, stopping or turning the machine
on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed
or direction; turn slowly and gradually.
• Do Not operate a machine under any conditions
where traction, steering or stability is in question.
Be aware that operating the machine on wet grass,
across slopes or downhill may cause the machine
to lose traction. Loss of traction to the drive
wheels may result in sliding and a loss of braking
and steering. The machine can slide even if the
drive wheels are stopped.
• Remove or mark obstacles such as ditches, holes,
ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden hazards. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine.
• If you lose control of the machine, step away from
the direction of travel of the machine.
• Always keep the machine in gear when going
down slopes. Do Not coast downhill.
Open the Fuel Shut-Off Valve
Rotate the valve 1/4 turn counterclockwise to turn
fuel on.
Starting the Engine
Note: Always engage the left and right neutral
lock/park brake latches in the "park brake" position
when starting the engine
1.
On a cold engine, place the throttle midway
between the "SLOW" and "FAST" positions and
place the choke in the "ON" position. On a warm
engine, place the throttle lever midway between
"SLOW" and "FAST" positions and leave the
choke in the "OFF" position.
2.
Turn ignition switch to "RUN" position. Pull the
recoil rope to start engine.
3.
On a cold engine, gradually return choke to the
"OFF" position after engine starts and warms up.
Note: Kawasaki engines generally need to be
"choked" even when warm.
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