Hayter SST38/ST42 Operator's Manual page 8

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OPERATION
Never operate the garden tractor or powered sweeper collector with defective guards or shields or without
safety protective devices in place and in good working order.
Do not change governor settings to increase the speed of the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed
increases the hazard of injury.
Before leaving the operator's position:
- Switch off the drive to the cutterblades and powered sweeper collector and lower the powered
sweeper collector to the ground.
- Engage the parking brake.
- Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
Switch off the drive to the cutterblades and powered sweeper collector, stop the engine and disconnect the
spark plug lead or remove the ignition key before:
- Clearing blockages.
- Checking, cleaning or working on the mower or powered sweeper collector.
- Refuelling.
- Removing the powered sweeper collector.
- After striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and make repairs before restart-
ing the tractor).
- If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally check immediately and call dealer if necessary.
Reduce the throttle setting during engine run out.
Do not use on a slope of more than 10 degrees.
Ground conditions affect traction. Particular conditions may not permit safe operation on the slope
limits stated.
Remember there is no such thing as a" safe" slope. Travel on a grass slope requires particular care.
To guard against overturning:
- Exercise extreme care when changing direction on a slope.
- Do not stop or start suddenly when going up or downhill.
- Engage drive slowly, especially when travelling downhill.
- Tractor speed should be kept low on slopes and during tight turns.
- Stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden hazards.
- Keep away from sharp inclines and steep drops.
- Never mow across the face of a slope.
Never park on a slope.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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