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General Operation:
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 rubs in this manualand shouldbe trainedand
supervisedby a parent.
4. Neverallowadults to operatethis machinewithout
properinstruction.
5. To helpavoid bladecontactor a thrownobiect iniury,
keepbystanders,helpers,childrenand petsat bast
75 feetfrom the machinewhileit is in operation.8top
machineif anyoneentersthe area.
6. Thoroughlyinspectthearea wherethe equipmentis to
be used. Removeall stones,sticks, wire,bones, toys,
and otherforeignobiectswhichcould be pickedup
and thrown bythe blade(s).Thrownobiectscancause
serious personaliniury.
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 adiustment o r
repairto protectyour eyes.Thrownobiectswhich
ricochetcan causeseriousiniuryto the eyes.
9. Wearsturdy,rough-sobdworkshoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts. Loosefittingclothesand iewelry
can be caught in movabb parts. 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 thrownobiect iniuries.
13.8top the blade(s)whencrossinggraveldrives,walks,
or roadsand whilenot cuttinggrass.
14.Watchfor traffic whenoperatingnearor crossing
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.
19.Slowdownbeforeturning.Operatethe machine
smoothly.Avoiderraticoperationand excessive
instructions wh ch. 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.
these instructions may
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol.
HEED iTS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
d this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warninas
and instructions
in this manual
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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,causingseriouspersonaliniury.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 seriousiniury.
25.Disengageall attachmentclutches,depressthe
brakepedalcompbtely and 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 poten%l fire hazard.
27.Use onlyaccessoriesand attachmentsapprovedfor
this machineby the machinemanufacturer. R ead,
understandand followall instructionsprovidedwith
the approvedaccessoryor attachment.
28.Data indicatesthat operators,age 60 yearsand
above,are involvedin a large percentage of riding
mower-related iniuries.Theseoperatorsshould
evaluatetheirability to operatetheriding mower
safelyenoughto protectthemselvesand others from
seriousiniury.
29.If situationsoccur whichare not coveredin this
manual,usecareand good iudgment.Contactyour
customerservicerepresentative for assistance.
WARNING
This symbol points
speed.
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20.Dbengageblade(s),set parkingbrake,stop engine
and wait untilthe blade(s)cometo a completestop
beforeremovinggrasscatcher,emptyinggrass,
uncloggingchute,removingany grassor debris,or
makinganyadiustments.
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