MTD 132-380 Operating And Service Instructions

RIDING MOWER
I
PORTA N T
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
Model Nos.
132-380 25" CUT-RECOIL STARTER
132-385 25" CUT-ELECT. STARTER
132-390 30" CUT-RECOIL STARTER
132-395 30" CUT-ELECT. STARTER
INGTV\OWEI
^ERS
1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly—
READ THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
2. Do not allow children to operate vehicle. Do not
allow adults to operate it without proper instruc¬
tion.
3. Do not carry passengers* Keep children and pets a
safe distance away.
4. Clear work area of objects which might be picked
up and thrown.
5. Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into
neutral before attempting to start engine (motor).
6. Disengage power to attachments and stop engine
(motor) before leaving operator position.
7. Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop en¬
gine (motor) before making any repairs or adjust¬
ments.
8. Disengage power to attachments when transport¬
ing or not in use.
9. Take all possible precautions when leaving ve¬
hicle unattended; such as disengaging power-
take-off, lowering attachments, shifting into neu¬
tral, setting parking brake, stopping engine and
removing key.
10. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill. Mow up and down the face of steep
slopes; never across the face.
11. Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to pre¬
vent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes.
12. Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden
hazards.
13. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equip¬
ment.
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.
14. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near road¬
ways.
15. When using any attachments never direct dis¬
charge of material toward bystanders nor allow
anyone near vehicle while in operation.
16. Handle gasolinai with care—it is highly flammable
A. Use approved gasoline container.
B. Never remove cap or add gasoline to a run¬
ning or hot engine or fill fuel tank indoors.
Wipe up spilled gasoline.
C Open doors if engine is run in garage —ex¬
haust fumes are dangerous. Do not run engine
(motor) indoors.
17. Keep vehicle and attachments in good operating
condition and keep safety devices in place. Use
guards as instructed in owner's manual.
18. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sore
equipment is in safe working condition.
19. Never store equiipment with gasoline in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark.
20. Allow engine to cool before storing in any en¬
closure.
21. To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of grass,
leaves or excessive grease.
22. Vehicle and attachments should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign ob¬
ject and the damage should be repaired before
restarting and operating the equipment.
23. Do not change engine governor settings or over¬
speed engine.
24. When using vehicle with mower:
(1) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
(2) Never make a cutting height adjustment while
engine (motor) is running if operator must dis¬
mount to do so.
(3) Shut engine (motor) off when removing grass
catcher and/or unclogging chute.
(4) Check blad(» mounting bolts for proper tight¬
ness at frequent intervals.
25. Check grass catcher bags frequently for wear or
deterioration. Replace with nevv bags for safety
protection.
MTD PRODUCTS INC • 5389 WEST 130th STREET • P. Q. BOX 2741 CLEVELAND OHIO 44111
FORM NO. 770*3543