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IMPORTANT: This culling machine is capable of amputating
hands and feet and
throwin _ objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in
serious mlary or death.
I. GENERAL
OPERATION
• Road, understand, end follow all
instructions
in the manual end on the
machine before starling.
• On_y allow responsible adults, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate
the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as
rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be
picked up and thrown by the blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing.
Stop machine
if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-
lutely necessary.
Always look down
and behind before and while backing.
• Be aware of the mower discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone.
Do not operate the mower without
either the entire grass catcher or the
guard in place.
• Slow down before turning.
• Never leave a running machine
unattended.
Always turn off blades, set
parking brake, stop engine, and
remove keys before dismounting.
• Turn off blades when not mowing.
• Stop engine before removing grass
catcher or unclogging
chute.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or
crossing roadways.
• Use extra care when loading or
unloading the machine into a trailer or
truck.
• Data indicates that operators, age 60
years and above, are involved in a
large percentage
of riding mower-
related injuries.
These operators
_hould evaluate their ability to operate
the riding mower safely enough to
protect themselves
and others from
serious iniury.
It. SLOPE
OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss
control and tipover accidents,
which
result in severe injury or death.
All s]o
require extra caution. If you cannot bad
the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do
mow it.
DO:
• Mow up and down slopes, not acres
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tn
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could ovedurn the
machine.
Tall grass can hide ob-
stacles.
• Use slow speed. Choose a low geaJ
so that you will not have to stop or st"
while on the slope.
• Follow the manufacturer's
recommer
dations for wheel weights or counter
weights to improve stability.
• Use extra care with grass cafchers o
other attachments.
These can chan!
the stability of the machine.
• Keep all movement on the slopes sl,
and gradual.
Do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope
tires lose traction,
disengage the
blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
DO NOT:
• Do not turn on slopes unless neces
sary, and then, turn slowly and grad
ally downhill, if possible.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,
embankments.
The mower could
suddenly turn over if a wheel is oveq
the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an e(
caves in.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
traction could cause sliding.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine l
putting your foot on the ground.
• Do not use grass catcher on steep
slopes.
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