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MOWING
Before
operating
this
lawn
tractor
you
should
read
and understand
the
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
on pages
6 - 9.
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Rotating
blades
and thrown
objects
can cause severe
personal
injury.
Always
stop the engine before
clearing the discharge
chute or removing
the grass bags.
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Unseen
hazards
may cause
loss of control or damage
to the lawn trac-
tor.
Look for and avoid
rocks,
roots,
holes, and hidden
hazards
in the
terrain.
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Operating
the lawn tractor
near the edge of a ditch or an embankment
could
cause it to tip or roll over.
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Certain
maneuvers
can cause the lawn tractor
to tip or roll over on slop-
ing surfaces;
avoid sharp turns,
rapid acceleration,
and sudden
stops.
Also,
avoid backing
down
slopes.
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Decomposing
grass creates
heat,
and may become
a fire hazard.
Always
empty
the grass bags before
storing the tractor.
When
mowing
tall grass,
make
a first
pass with
the deck
fully
raised
(4);
this
will
help to expose
any hidden
obstacles.
When
you are sure that
the
area
is completely
cleared,
mow
again
at the desired
height.
@!?%
If the lawn tractor
should accidentally
get caught
on an unseen
object
(rock,
root, hole, etc.),
do not attempt
to ride over the obstruction
or turn the steering
wheel
to free the mower.
These
actions
can damage
the steering
mechanism
or the deck.
Mowing
Tips
l
For best
results
mow
when
the grass
is dry,
and the ground
is slightly
damp
to control
dust.
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Wet
grass
will
clog
the deck
and the discharge
chute;
this
will
cause
poor
cut quality.
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If dust
is a problem,
water
the lawn
the day before
you
mow.
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