SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re- WARNING: In order to prevent ac- lated injuries.
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IV. TOWING machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. • Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine • Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for running. towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the •...
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KNOW YOUR GRASS CATCHER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE ASSEMBLING OR OPERATING YOUR GRASS CATCH ER. Compare the illustrations with the carton contents to familiarize yourself with the parts before starting the assembly. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Grass Catcher and to prevent injury to yourself and others.
ASSEMBLY MOUNTING COVER ASSEMBLY TO HANG SUPPORT ASSEMBLY ON SUPPORT ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 2) REAR DRAWBAR (See Fig. 1) NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the 1. Slide flanges of support assembly into drawbar slots assistance of another person for mounting cover assembly first, then, pivot backwards inserting pin into drawbar to tractor.
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LOWER CHUTE (See Fig. 4) CONTAINER MOUNTING (See Fig. 3) 1. Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position. 1. Install one container to left side first. Install another container to center position and one in right position. 2. Place slot in lower chute over mounting tab on mower and position lower chute over mower opening as NOTE: Left edge of right con tainer should always over lap shown.
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LEVEL MOWER DECK UPPER CHUTE (See Figs. 5A and 5B) 1. Lower mower to its lowest cutting position. Be sure deck is properly leveled for best mower per for - mance. See your tractors owner's manual for instruc- 2. Assemble upper chute by inserting curved end into tions.
OPERATION TIPS FOR IMPROVED BAGGING • Your bagger is equipped with a full bagger indicator. Movement of the wheel increases as the bags fill. The OPERA TION: wheel will be spinning fastest just before the bags fill Follow the mower operation instructions in your tractor completely.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS CAUTION: Grass catcher components Always observe safety rules when performing any main- are subject to wear, damage and tenance. deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects • Before each use check for loose fasteners. to be thrown.