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These instructions shouid be read carefuiiy be everyone using the machine.
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WARNING! Indicates a strong possibility of severe personal injury or loss of life, if instructions are not followed.
CAUTION! Indicates a possibility of personal injury or equipment damage, if instructions are not followed.
NOTE! Helpful information for correct function and use.
Rules for safe operation
Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with
attachments.
Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
Do not carry passengers. Do not mow when children and others are around.
Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts.
Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower, and the area being cut. Do not let other interests distract you.
Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when not in the driver's seat.
Always get on or off your tractor from the operator's left hand side.
Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc.) which might be picked up and thrown.
Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start the engine.
Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before leaving the operator's position.
Disengage power to mower, stop the engine, and disconnect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning,
making an adjustment, or repair. Be careful to avoid touching hot muffler or engine components.
Disengage power to attachments when transporting or not in use.
Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unattended. Disengage the power take-off, lower the
attachments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key.
Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than
10®), never across the face.
Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
While going up or down slopes, place gear shift control lever in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without
stopping.
Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure, or at a speed which could cause a skid.
Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep away from drop-offs.
Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches, and public highways.
Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects in order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never
deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign objects.
Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.
Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge chute, or near any moving parts while tractor or mower Is
running. Always keep clear of discharge chute.
Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
a. Use oly approved drawbar hitch points.
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
23. c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
d. Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in owner's manual.
24. Watch out for traffic when corssing or near roadways.
25. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the
vehicle while in operation.
26. Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline containers.
b. Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not
been allowed to cool for several minutes after running. Never fill tank indoors. Always clean up spilled gasoline.
c. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine Indoors.
27. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condition, and keep safety devices in place and working.
28. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
29. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
30. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Do not clean product while
engine is running.
31. Except for adjustment, DO NOT operate eninge if air cleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed.
Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.
32. Do not operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create
a fire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary.
33. The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object, and the
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment.
34. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine, severy damage or injury may result.
35. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:
a. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
b. Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.
c. Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at frequent intervals.
36. Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place.
37. Disengage power to mower before backing up. Do not mow In reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only
after careful observation of the entire area behind the mower.
38. Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is subject to deterioration and wear. It should be checked
frequently for bag replacement. Replacement bags should be checked to ensure compliance with the original
manufacturer's recommendations or specifications.
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