Safe Operating Instructions - Land Pride ZT60 Operator's Manual

Section 2: Operating Procedures

Safe Operating Instructions

The safe operation of any machinery is a big concern to
all consumers. Your Riding Mower has been designed
with many built-in safety features. However, no one
should operate this mower before carefully reading this
Manual and all instructions noted on the safety decals.
Be familiar with all functions of this mower.
Keep all bystanders away from this mower during
operation.
Do not allow anyone to operate this mower who has
not fully read and comprehended this manual and who
has not been properly trained in safe operation of this
mower.
Do not allow anyone under 16 years of age to operate
this mower.
No riders allowed. Carrying a rider can result in injury
and/or death to the rider and operator.
Do not operate mower while drinking or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
Drive Zero Turn mowers up and down slopes, not
across slopes. Use a walk behind mower when
mowing across slopes.
Do not operate Zero Turn mowers on slopes greater
than 15 degrees. Zero Turn mowers are heavy and
can crush a person if they rollover.
Thoroughly inspect area to be mowed for unforeseen
hazards in the grass such as rocks and other debris.
Mark potential hazards and be alert to their presence.
Be aware of and avoid overhead hazards such as guy
wires, tree limbs and brush that have the potential of
hitting and/or poking one while riding the mower or
stopping a mower equipped with a ROPS. A mower,
stopped by the ROPS, can continue to travel forward
causing the front wheels to raise off the ground. Mark
any potential hazards and be alert to their presence.
Always operate mower at a safe speed that will
maintain control. Allow time to react to obstacles in the
mower's path. Reduce speed on rough, wet, slick or
unstable ground. Take care when driving around trees
so as not to scrape them. Do not make sudden
uncontrolled changes with the control levers. Change
speed and direction with steady controlled movements
of the control levers. Never drive recklessly.
Stay two or more mower widths away from drop-offs
such as ditches and retaining walls. Use a walk behind
mower or string trimmer close to drop-offs.
Do not drive too close to water. The surface near water
is often soft, wet and unstable. The grass can be wet
and slippery. Use a walk behind mower or string
trimmer when close to water.
Always wear long pants, ear plugs, safety glasses and
safety shoes for personal protection. Some conditions
may warrant extra safety gear be worn such as dust
masks and safety helmets.
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Keep hands, feet, long hair, clothing and jewelry away
from moving parts and obvious pinch points to avoid
entanglement. Clothing should be snug-fitting,
buttoned and tucked in the trousers.
Do not leave mower unattended with engine running.
Always operate mower with belt guards installed. Do
not leave pulleys and belts exposed.
Use extreme caution when driving through dry grass,
brush and other fire hazard materials. Never stop or
park over combustible materials. Keep grass and
brush from collecting on and around engine and
muffler parts.
Use extreme caution when cresting hills or when
visibility is limited. Proceed slowly until you are sure
conditions immediately ahead are safe.
Do not operate mower at night. With poor visibility,
night operation can lead to a serious accident.
Do not operate this mower on streets, highways, public
roads, or where it may be a hazard to faster moving
traffic.
Do not operate a mower with damaged parts. Repair
all damaged parts before putting mower back in to
service.
Always park on level ground, place both control levers
in park position and remove ignition key before leaving
the mower.
Do not touch engine, engine exhaust pipe and/or
muffler while they are hot.
Battery fumes are explosive. A spark will ignite battery
fumes. Wear a face shield when charging or jumping a
battery. Follow all battery safety rules outlined in this
manual.
Avoid battery acid spills. Do not get battery acid on
eyes, face, or other body parts. Flush eyes and other
body parts immediately with water for at least 15
minutes if battery acid has gotten on them.
Never modify engine RPM, or any parts on the mower
without authorization. Unauthorized modifications will
void warranty to all parts directly and indirectly affected
by the modification.
Do not pull a trailer or implement exceeding a gross
weight of 300 pounds and 50 pounds tongue weight.
Loss of control may result. Do not make turns so
sharp as to cause trailer or implement being towed to
come in contact with the mower. Damage may result.
Do not attach an implement, trailer or other device to
the hitch that will produce negative tongue weight.
Do not tow the mower with its wheels on the ground.
Always tow the mower loaded on a trailer.
When refueling use a UL listed container that has a
screen or filter. Set container on the ground before
fueling to eliminate static discharge. Do not use
Methanol fuel.
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