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SAFETY
RULES
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Safe Operation
Practices
for Ride-On
Nowers
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Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.
Stop
machine
if anyone
enters
the area.
Never
carry
passengers
or children
even with
the blades
off.
Do not mow in reverse
unless
absolutely
necessary.
Always
look down and behind
before
and while backing.
Never carry children.They
may fall 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 slow 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.
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WARNING:
In order to prevent
acci-
dental starting
when setting up, trans-
porting, adjusting
or making
repairs,
always
dBsconnect
spark
plug
wire
and place wire where it cannot contact
spark plug.
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control
of the
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WARNING:
Tow only the attachments
that are recommended
by and comply
with specifications
of the manufacturer
of your
tractor.
Use common
sense
when towing.
Operate onmy at the mow-
est possible
speed when on a slope.
Too heavy of a load, while on a smope,
is dangerous.
Tires can lose traction
with the ground and cause you to lose
control of your tractor.
A wAR.w.G A
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.
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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