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ULES
FOR SAFE
1 Know the controls
and how to stop qulckly.
READ THE
OWNER'S MANUAL
2, Do not allow children to operate the vehicle. Do not allow
adults to operate
it without
proper
instruction
or with°
out having read the owners manual.
3 Do not carry passengers. K_eep children and pets a safe dis-
tance away
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 Don't let other interests distract you,
6 Do not attempt to operate your tractor
or mower when
not in the drivers seat.
7 Always get on or off your tractor from the operators left
hand side
8. Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up
and thrown
9 Disengage all attachment
clutches
before attempting
to
start the engine.
10 Disengage power to attachments
and stop the engine be-
fore leaving the operator s position,
11 Disengage power to mower
stop the engine and disconnect
spark plug wire(s) from spark plug s before c ean ng, mak-
ing an adjustment or repairs,
12 Disengage power to attachments
when transporting
or not
in
use,
13 Take all possible precautions
when leaving the vebicle un-
attended.
Disengage the power-take-off,
lower the attach-
ments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the
engine and remove the key
14 Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or down-
hill. Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than
15°); never across the face_ Refer to page 47_
15 Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually
to pre-
vent tipping
or loss of control,
Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes
]6. While going up or down slopes, place Gear Shift Control
Lever in 1st gear position
to negotiate the slope without
stopping.
17 Never mow in wet or slippery
grass, when traction
is un-
sure or at a speed which could cause a skid
18 Stay aler_ for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards
19 Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches and public high-
ways,
20
Exercise special care when mowing
around fixed objects
in order to prevent the blades from striking
them
Never
deliberately
run tractor or mower into or over any foreign
object°
21, Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop
22 Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge
chute or near any moving parts while tractor or mower are
running
Always keep clear of discharge chute.
OPERAT6@N
23_ Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment
a. [Jseonly approved drawbar hitch points,
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c. lid not turn sharply. Use care when backing,
d
Use count_erweight or wheel weights when suggested in
the owner s manual°
24, Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
25, When using any attachments,
never direct
discharge of
material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-
hicle while in operatiom
26, Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline contalners_
b. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to
a running or hot engine, or fill the fuel tank indoors.
Wipe up spilled gasoline.
c Open doors if the eng ne is run in the garage - exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Db not run the engine indoors,
27
Keep the vehicle and attachments
in good operating con-
dition, and keep safety devices in place.
28
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working
condition.
29. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark,
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure°
30 To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves
or excessive grease Do not clean product while engine is
running
31
Except
for
adjustment;
DO NOT
operate Engine if air
cleaner or cover directly
over carburetor
air intake is re=
moved Removal of such part could create a fire hazard,
32 Do not operate
without
a muffler
or tamper with
the
exhaust system. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could
create a fire
hazard. Inspect periodically
and replace if
necessary.
33 The vehicle and attachments
should be stopped
and in-
spected for damage after strikiog a foreign object and the
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating
the equipment,
,34. rOD not change,the
engine governor
settings or overspeed
the engine; severe damage or injury may result
35. When using the vehicle with
mower, proceed as follows:
a, Mow only in daylight or in good artificial
light
b. Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.
c. Check the blade mounting
bolts for proper tightness at
frequent intervals.
36. Do not operate the mower without
the deflector shield in
p!ace.
37. Disengage power to mower before baeldng up. Do not mow
in reverse unless absolutely
necessary and then only after
careful observation of the entire area behind the mower,
LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT
SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS -- ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
WARNING
This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush
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covered or grass-covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state
laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California
Public Resources Code) Other states may
have similar [aws_ Federal laws apply on federal lands, See your Authorized
Service Center for spark arrester mufflers part numbers
106686X - LH Muffler
Kit and 106687X - R.H Muffler Kit.
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