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ABOUT
THE OPERATION
AND PERFORMANCE
OF YOUR TRACTOR
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING:
This unit is equipped
with an internal combustion
engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest covered,
brush
covered or grass covered
land unless the engine's
exhaust system is equipped with a spark arresler meetingapplicabte
tocal uf area
taws (if any). if a spark attester
is used. it should be maintained
in effective working
order by the operator
(See REPAIR
PARTS
for par1
number
identification}.
In the State of California
the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources
Code)
Other States may have similar
taws
Federal laws apply on federaldands
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Know
the controls
and how to stop quickly,
READ THIS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
and instructions
furnished
with attacli-
ments
2:
Do not allow children
to operate the machine.
Do not allow
adults to operate
it without
proper instruction.
3
Do not carry passengers
Do not mow when children
and
others
are around.
4
Always wear substantial
footwear.
Do not wear loose fitting
clothing
that could get caught
in moving parts.
5
Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower, and the
area being
cut Do not le, other interests distract
you.
6
Do not attempt
to operate your tractor or mower when not in
the driver's
seat.
7
Always get on or off your tractor from the operator's left hand
side
8
Clear the work area of obiects (wire, rocks, etc ) which might
be picked
up and thrown
9
Disengage
all attachment
ctutches before attempting
to start
the engine
10
Disengage
power to attachments
and stop the engine before
leaving
the operator's
position
11
Disengage
power to mower, stopthe
engine, and disconnect
spark ptug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, m aking
an adtustment,
or repair
Be careful
to avoid touching
hot
muffler or engine components
12
Disengage
power to attachments
when t_ansporting or not _n
use
I3
Take
all possible
precautions
when
leaving
the vehicle
unanended.
D_sengage the cower take-oI!,
fower the attach..
ments,
shift into
neutraf
set _he park=ng brake
stop the
engine,
and remove
lhe key
14
Do not stop or start suddenly
when going uph,ll or downhill
Mow bp and down the face of slopes (not greater 1,han !5 °)
never
across
the face
Refer to page 51
15
Reduce
speed or slopes .tnd make turns gradua;ly
to prevent
l=ppmg or [oss of cofitrol
Exercise
extreme
caution
when
changing
d,rec_Mon on slopes
t6
Whde go_ng up or down slopes,
ptacegear
smftcontroiIever
,n 1st gear #oslhon
to negohate
the s_ope w_lnout slopp,ng
17
Never mew m wet or shppery grass
when
traction ts unsure
or at a speec wh,ch could cause a skMd
18
Slay atert lot holes _n the terrain and other h,dden hazards
Keep away _rom atop-otis
19
Do not dnve
)c c_ose to creeks
d_fches
and pubhc h_gh-
ways
20
Exerose
"2:. r .'! c.: ." ....... ' mow_r,g aro__._¢_ _ed objects
tn
order to prevent
me o.ades from stnMng them
Neve't deho-
er_{:e.y °,r- ',t&_cr
cr r'owe,
,n;o or over any {ore...qr_co ec't.
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to a S_co
22
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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 crossing
or near roadways
25.. When
using
any attachments,
never
direcf
discharge
of
material
toward bystanders
nor allow anyone
near the ve-
hicle 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 run-
ning
Never fill tank indoors
Always
clean
up spilled
gasoline
c
Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust
fumes ate dangerous.
Do not run the engine indoors.
27.. Keep the vehicle
and attachmenls
in good operating
condi-
tion
and keep satety devices
in place and working.
28
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is insafe working condition
29
Never store the equipment
with gasoline
in the tank inside a
building
where tumes
may reach an open
l_ame or spark
Allow the engine to coo! belore
storing _n any enclosure
30
To reduce fire hazard
keep the engine bee o{ grass
{eaves.
or excessive
grease
Do not clean product
wh_e engine _s
running
31
Except for adius_ments.
DO NOT operate engine _ air cteaner
or cover
d_rec_
over
carburetor
air _n(ake is removed
Rem'o£aI ol s.;_" a,._ coJ!d creale
a fire h3Za_d
32
Do not operafe
w4_'o_I a muir er or tamper
wdh exnaus_
system
Damage_
mufflers
or spark arreslers
could cre]:e
a
fire hazard
Inspect penod_calty
and replace
if necessaw
33
Th, _ vehicle
ar:d al_achmer'4s
snould
be stopped
and
:,.
spect_-,.d tar dam__ge ait_'
striking
a toreign
GbieCt. and fne
damage
shou,a r.,e "eaa red belcre
_e;!3rt}ng
and operat;ng
;he equ_pmen;
34
Do not change ":e er:g,ne governor
se_t:ngs or overspeed
_ne
engine:
severe c3,"r...'_geOr =nlurY
rTr_"l_,' 'esutt
35
When using : ._ ver',,cie wnn mower
o_oceed as fo£ows
a
Mow on y ;' cayhgn[
or ,n good __rllhoal hghl
b
Shot
tree ,._,:] ne oH
oCg.,'g cl_u_e
c
Check the Dace
._'.cun;
g c.,.3 ts _o ,:..'r,r,_r bQh_n,:_S _.t
frequem
._'erva,s
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36
Do not ape, 't ,_ : -, '--':,.1' _. w_noL:
::7,: ._,-:,re grass Ca;Chef
on mow ,.., _,.; €_; ec.,_pP,.:d o" ',he oe' eC:3r shield in place
37
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r befor,_ o !,.- ._g uo Do not mow
n reverse
,_s aoso_u;._ € necessar
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