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H.SLOPE OPERATmON
Slopes are a majorfactor related to loss of
controland tip-overaccidents,which can
result in severeinjury or death. Opera-
tion on all slopes requiresextra caution. If
you cannot back up the slope or ifyou feel
uneasy on it, do not mow it.
Mow up and down slopes, not across.
Watchfor holes, ruts, bumps,rocks,or
other hiddenobjects. Uneventerrain
could overturnthe machine. Tallgrass
can hide obstacles.
Choosea low groundspeed so that
you will not haveto stop or shift while
on the slope.
Do not mow on wet grass.Tires may
lose traction.
Alwayskeepthe machinein gearwhen
going down slopes.Do not shift to
neutral and coast downhill.
Avoidstarting, stopping, or turning on
a slope. If the tires losetraction, dis-
engagethe blades and proceedslowly
straightdown the slope.
Keepall movementon the slopes slow
and gradual. Do not makesudden
changes in speed or direction,which
could cause the machineto roll over.
Use extra care while operatingma-
chine with grasscatchers or other at-
tachments;they can affect the stability
of the machine.Do no use on steep
slopes.
Do not try to stabilize the machineby
puttingyour foot on the ground.
Do not mow near drop-offs,ditches,
or embankments. The machinecould
suddenlyroll over if a wheel is overthe
edge or if the edge caves in.
HL CHmLDREN
Tragicaccidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Childrenare often attractedto the machine
and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last
saw them.
Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea
and in the watchfulcare of a respon-
sible adult other than the operator.
Be alert and turn machineoff if a child
entersthe area.
Beforeand while backing,look behind
and down for small children.
Nevercarry children,even with the
bladesshut off. They may fall off and
be seriously injuredor interferewith
safe machineoperation.Childrenwho
havebeen given rides in the past may
suddenly appear in the mowingarea
for another ride and be run over or
backedover by the machine.
Neverallowchildrento operate the
machine.
Use extra care when approachingblind
corners, shrubs,trees, or other objects
that may blockyour view of a child.
inV. T OWmNG
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Tow only with a machine that has a
hitch designed for towing. Do not at-
tach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
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Followthe
manufacturer's
recom-
mendation for weight limits for towed
equipment and towing on slopes.
Never allow children or others in or on
towed equipment.
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On slopes, the weight of the towed
equipment may cause loss of traction
and loss of control.
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Travel slowly and allow extra distance
to stop.
V. SERWCE
SAFE
HANDLING
OF GASOUNE
To avoid personal
injury or property
damage,
use extreme
care in handling
gasoline.
Gasoline
is extremely
flammable
and the vapors
are explosive.
Extinguish
all cigarettes,
cigars,
pipes,
and other sources
of ignition.
Use only approved
gasoline
container.
Never remove
gas cap or add fuel with
the engine
running.
Allow engine
to
cool before
refueling.
Never fuel the machine
indoors.
Never store the machine
or fuel con-
tainer
where
there
is an open flame,
spark,
or pilot light such as on a water
heater
or other appliances.
Never fill containers
inside a vehicle
or on a truck or trailer
bed with plastic
liner. Always
place containers
on the
ground
away from your vehicle
when
filling.
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