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Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
•
Never carry passengers or children even with the blades
off.
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Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while backing.
•
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.
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Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could
overturn 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
traction, 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
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 4
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ................... 4, 14-17
WARRANTY ................................................................ 4
ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 6-8
OPERATION ........................................................... 9-13
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 14
SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Look for this symbol to point out impor-
tant safety precautions. It means CAU-
TION!!!
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the
tractor.
CAUTION: Tow only the attachments
that are recommended by and comply
with specifications of the manufacturer
of your tractor. Use common sense
when towing.
lowest possible speed when on a slope.
Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is
dangerous. Tires can lose traction with
the ground and cause you to lose con-
trol of your tractor.
CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting up, transport-
ing, adjusting or making repairs, al-
ways disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS .......................... 18-23
STORAGE ................................................................. 24
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 25-26
REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ............................... 28-45
REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ................................... 46-50
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ............... BACK COVER
3
BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR
Operate only at the