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• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads, and while not cutting grass.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road
ways. This mower is not intended for use on any public
roadway.
• Do not operate the mower while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• The muffler and engine become very hot after long use
and can cause serious burn injuries. Do not touch the
muffler or engine immediately after use. Allow the
mower to cool for five minutes before attempting any
service.
Children Specific
• 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 operating area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
• Do not carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off.
Children can fall off and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe operation. Children who have been given rides
in the past can suddenly appear in the mowing area for
another ride and be run over or backed over by the
machine.
• Be alert and turn the mower off if a child or bystander
enters the area.
• To avoid back-over accidents, always look behind and
down for children.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block
your vision of a child who may run into the path of the
mower.
• Do not allow any child to joy ride on the mower. The
mower is not a toy or a go-cart. Warn your children that
the mower can be dangerous and they must stay away
from it at all times.
• Keep children away from hot or running engines. They
can suffer burns from a hot muffler or engine.
• Remove key when the mower is unattended to prevent
unauthorized operation. Make certain the key is
inaccessible to small children.
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Slope Specific
WARNING: Slopes are a major factor related to
accidents. Operation on slopes requires extra caution.
WARNING: If at rest on an uphill slope, do not
abruptly extend the drive handles fully forward to
initiate forward movement. Doing so can result in a rear
overturn (the front tires lift off the ground and
the machine flips over backwards).
• Travel in the manufacturer recommended direction on
slopes. Use caution while operating near drop-offs.
• Avoid mowing wet grass.
• Do not operate machine under any condition where
traction, steering, or stability is in question. Tires could
slide even if the wheels are stopped.
• Always keep the machine in gear when going down
slopes. Do not coast downhill.
• Avoid starting and stopping on slopes. Avoid making
sudden changes in speed or direction. Make turns slowly
and gradually.
• Use extra care while operating machine with a grass
catcher or other attachment(s). They can affect the
stability of the machine.
Fire and Fuel Specific
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources
of ignition.
• Use only an approved fuel container.
• Do not remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running or hot.
• Do not refuel indoors or in enclosed spaces.
• Do not store the machine or fuel container, or refuel,
where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as
a water heater or other appliances.
• If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine; and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
• To help prevent fires: keep machine free of grass, leaves,
or other debris build up; clean up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel soaked debris; allow machine to cool
before storing.
• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They
are flammable and vapors are explosive.
ZERO TURN MOWER
Hauling
• Use full width ramps for loading and unloading the
machine for transport.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the mower into
a trailer or truck. This mower should not be driven up or
down ramp(s) because the mower could tip over, causing
serious personal injury. The mower must be pushed
manually on ramp(s) to load or unload properly.
• Raise the deck to the highest position for loading clearance.
Towing
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
Service
• Keep machine in good working order. Replace worn or
damaged parts.
• Use caution when servicing blades. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves. Replace damaged blades. Do not repair or
alter blade(s).
• Disconnect spark plug wire(s) and the negative battery
cable before making any repairs.
• Operate the equipment ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
ZERO TURN MOWER
• To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in
any way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to
a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe
speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of the engine
governor. Do not change the engine governor settings or
over-speed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
• Never tamper with the safety interlock system or other
safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
• Operate the equipment ONLY outdoors.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the
mower while the engine is running.
• Only use genuine replacement parts. Use of service parts
which do not meet the original equipment specifications
may lead to improper performance and compromise safety.
WARNING: Running engine gives off carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headaches,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea,
fainting or death.
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