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Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow-
ing. 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.
Al ways look down and behind before and while back-
ing.
•
Never carry children. They may fall off and 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. Uneven terrain could
over turn 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 trac-
tion, 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.
SAFETY RULES ......................................................... 2-3
WARRANTY................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ................................................................. 6-8
OPERATION ............................................................. 9-13
SAFETY RULES
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNING: Do not coast down a hill
in neu tral, you may lose control of
the trac tor.
WARNING: Tow only the attachments
that are recommended by and com-
ply with spec i fi ca tions of the man u -
fac tur er of your tractor. Use common
sense when towing. Operate only at
the lowest possible speed when on a
slope. Too heavy of a load, while on
a slope, is dan ger ous. Tires can lose
trac tion with the ground and cause you
to lose control of your tractor.
WARNING: In order to prevent ac-
ci den tal starting when setting up,
trans port ing, ad just ing or making re-
pairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug
wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug.
MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 14-18
STORAGE .................................................................... 24
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE................. BACK COVER
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