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buildings, or in any other situation where the
operator may be struck or pulled from the unit.
Such negligence could result in serious injury.
9.
To maintain control of the unit and reduce the
possibility of upset or collision, operate the tractor
smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive
speed.
10. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets. Stop engine
when they are in the vicinity of your mower.
Although the area of operation should be com¬
pletely cleared of foreign objects, a small object
may have been overlooked and could be acciden¬
tally thrown by the mower in any direction and
cause injury.
11. Clear work area of objects which might be picked
up and thrown in any direction by the mower and
cause injury.
12. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives,
walks or roads.
13. Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into
neutral before attempting to start engine.
14. Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop
engine before leaving operating position.
15. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Stay clear of the discharge opening at all
times as the rotating blade(s) can cause injury.
16. Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop
engine before making any repairs or adjustments.
Disconnect the spark plug wire(s) and keep the
wire(s) away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
17. Before attempting to unclog the mower or
discharge chute, stop the engine. The mower
blade(s) may continue to rotate for a few seconds
after the engine is shut off. Therefore, be sure
the blade(s) have stopped completely. Discon¬
nect the spark plug wire(s) and keep the wire(s)
away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
18. Disengage power to attachment(s) when tran¬
sporting or not in use.
19. Take all possible precautions when leaving vehi¬
cle unattended such as disengaging power-take¬
off, lowering attachments, shifting into neutral,
setting parking brake, stopping engine and
removing key.
20. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill. Mow up and down face of steep slopes;
never across the face. Use extreme caution if it is
necessary to drive the tractor up an incline or
back the tractor down an incline because the front
of the tractor could lift and rapidly flip over back¬
ward which could cause serious injury.
21. Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to
prevent tipping or loss of control. Always keep
the tractor in gear when going down steep hills to
take advantage of engine braking action.
22. Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden
hazards.
23. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy
equipment.
A.
Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
B.
Limit loads to those you can safely control.
C.
Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
D.
Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when
suggested in owner's manual.
24. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near road¬
ways.
25. When using any attachments,
never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders. Do not
allow anyone near vehicle while in operation.
26. Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
A.
Use approved fuel container.
B.
Never remove cap or add fuel to a running or
hot engine or fill fuel tank indoors. Wipe up
spilled fuel.
C.
Open doors if engine is run in garage.
Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not run
engine indoors.
27. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operat¬
ing condition, and keep safety devices in place.
Use guards as instructed in operator's manual.
28. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
29. Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark. Allow engine to cool before stor¬
ing in any enclosure.
30. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of grass,
leaves or excessive grease.
31. The vehicle and attachment should be stopped
and inspected for damage after striking a foreign
object. The damage should be repaired before
restarting and operating the equipment.
32. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine.
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