General Operation - MTD 760 Operator's Manual

General Operation:
14.Watchfor traffic whenoperatingnearor crossing
1. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the
machineand in the manual(s)beforeattemptingto
assembleand operate.Keepthis manualin a safe
placefor future and regularreferenceand forordering
replacement p arts.
2. Be familiarwith all controlsand theirproperoperation.
Knowhow to stopthe machineand disengagethem
quickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder 14yearsold to operate
this machine.Children14yearsold and overshould
readand understandthe operationinstructionsand
safety rulesin this manualand shouldbe trainedand
supervisedby a parent.
4. Neverallowadults to operatethis machinewithout
properinstruction.
5. To helpavoid bladecontactor a thrownobject injury,
keepbystanders,helpers,childrenand petsat least
75 feetfrom the machinewhileit is in operation.Stop
machineif anyoneentersthe area.
6. Thoroughlyinspectthearea wherethe equipmentis to
be used. Removeall stones,sticks, wire,bones, toys,
and otherforeignobjectswhichcould be pickedup
and thrown bythe blade(s).Thrownobjectscancause
serious personalinjury.
7. Planyourmowingpatternto avoiddischargeof
materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersand the
like.Also,avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wall or
obstructionwhich may causedischargedmaterialto
ricochetback towardthe operator.
8. Alwayswearsafety glassesor safetygogglesduring
operationand while performing an adjustment o r
repairto protectyour eyes.Thrownobjectswhich
ricochetcan causeseriousinjuryto the eyes.
9. Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts. Loosefittingclothesand jewelry
can be caught in movableparts.Neveroperatethis
machinein barefeet or sandals.
10.Be awareof the mowerand attachmentdischarge
directionand do notpoint it at anyone.Do notoperate
the mowerwithoutthe dischargecoveror entiregrass
catcherin its properplace.
11.Do notput handsor feet near rotatingpartsor under
the cuttingdeck.Contactwith the blade(s)can
amputatehandsand feet.
12.Amissingor damageddischargecovercan cause
bladecontactor thrownobject injuries.
13.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,
or roadsand whilenot cuttinggrass.
roadways. T his machineis not intendedfor useon
anypublic roadway.
15.Do notoperatethe machinewhileunderthe influ-
enceof alcoholor drugs.
16.Mowonly in daylightor good artificiallight.
17.Nevercarry passengers.
18.Disengageblade(s)beforeshiftinginto reverse.
Back up slowly.Alwayslookdownand behind before
and whilebackingto avoida back-overaccident. 'r'_'----"a_'---_,,,_ pe r_ | o r_
19.Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machine
smoothly.Avoiderraticoperationand excessive
speed. P
actices
20.Disengageblade(s),set parkingbrake,stop engine r
andwait u ntil the blade(s) cometoacomplete stop
beforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass,
uncloggingchute,removingany grassor debris,or
makinganyadjustments.
21.Neverleavea runningmachineunattended.Always
turnoff blade(s), placetransmissionin neutral,set
parkingbrake,stop engineand removekey before
dismounting.
22.Useextracare whenloadingor unloadingthe
machineintoa traileror truck. This unitshould not
be drivenup or downramp(s),becausethe unit
couldtip over,causingseriouspersonalinjury.The
unit mustbe pushedmanuallyon ramp(s) to load or
unloadproperly.
23.Mufflerand enginebecomehotand can causea
burn.Do nottouch.
24.Checkoverheadclearancescarefullybeforedriving
under lowhangingtreebranches,wires,door open-
ingsetc., wheretheoperatormaybe struckor pulled
from the unit,which couldresult in seriousinjury.
25.Disengageall attachmentclutches,depressthe
brakepedalcompletelyand shift into neutralbefore
attemptingto startengine.
26.Yourmachineis designedto cut normalresidential
grassof a heightno morethan 10".Do notattemptto
mowthroughunusuallytall, dry grass (e.g.,pasture)
or pilesof dry leaves.Dry grass or leavesmay
contactthe engineexhaustand/orbuild up on the
mowerdeck presenting a potentialfire hazard.
27.Use onlyaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedfor
this machineby the machinemanufacturer. R ead,
understandand followall instructionsprovidedwith
the approvedaccessoryor attachment.
28.Dataindicatesthat operators,age 60 yearsand
above,are involvedin a largepercentageof riding
mower-related injuries.Theseoperatorsshould
evaluatetheirability to operatetheriding mower
safelyenoughto protectthemselvesand others from
seriousinjury.
29.If situationsoccur whichare not coveredin this
manual,usecareand good judgment.Contactyour
customerservicerepresentative for assistance,
of this power machine
to persons who read.
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
WARNING
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which, if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
instructions in this man-
ual before attempting to
operate this machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructions may
'esult in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING
Your
Responsibil ity
Restrict t he use
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