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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation
Practices
for Ride-On
Mowers
Be sure the area isclear of other people before mowing.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Nevercarry passengers or children even with the blades
off.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always Iookdown and behind before and while backing.
Never carry children. They may falt offand be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
Before and when backing, look behind and down for
small children.
Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Use stow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not
have to stop or shift while on the slope.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades,
shift into reverse and back down slowly.
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn
slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.
Look for this symbol to point out im-
portant safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!H BECOMEALERT!!!
YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting up, transport-
ing, adjusting or making repairs, al-
ways disconnect spark plug wire and
placewirewhere itcannot contact spark
plug.
CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the
tractor.
CAUTION: Tow only the attachments
that are recommended
by and comply
with specifications of the manufacturer
of your tractor. Use common sense
when towing. Operate only at the low-
est possible speed when on a slope.
Too heavy of a load, while on a slope,
is dangerous.
Tires can lose traction
with the ground and cause you to lose
control of your tractor.
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer-
tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands
after handling.
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