_DANGER:
This cutting
machine
is capable
of amputating
hands
and feet and
throwing
objects.
Failure to observe
the following
safety instructions
could
result
in serious
injury or death.
_WARNING:
in orderto
preventaccidental
starting
when
setting
up, transporting,
ad-
justing or making repairs, always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact
spark plug.
_WARNING:
Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control
of the tractor.
_WARNING:
Tow only the attachments
that are recommended
by and comply
with
specifications
of the manufacturer
of your
tractor.
Use common
sense
when
towing.
Operate
only at the lowest
possible
speed
when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while
on a slope,
is dangerous.
Tires
can lose
traction
with the ground
and cause
you to
lose control of your tractor.
_,WARNING:
Engine exhaust,
some of its
constituents,
and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals
known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive
harm.
_WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related
accessories
contain
lead and lead
compounds,
chemicals
known to the State of
California
to cause cancer and birth defects
or other
reproductive
harm.
Wash
hands
after handling.
I. GENERAL
OPERATION
,
Read, understand,
and follow allinstruc-
tions on the machine
and in the manual
before starting.
•
Do not put hands
or feet near rotating
parts or under the machine,
Keep clear
of the discharge
opening
at all times.
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Only allow responsible
adults,
who are
familiar
with the instructions,
to operate
the machine,
.
Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, etc.,
which could
be picked
up and thrown by the blades.
•
Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
before operating.
Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
•
Never carry passengers.
"
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary.
Always look down and behind
before and while backing.
•
Never direct discharged
materialtoward
anyone.
Avoid
discharging
material
against
a wall or obstruction.
Material
may ricochet
back toward
the operator.
Stop
the blades
when
crossing
gravel
surfaces.
•
Do notoperate
machinewithoutthe
entire
grass catcher, discharge
guard,
or other
safety devices
in place and working.
•
Slow down before turning.
•
Never
leave
a running
machine
unat-
tended.
Always
turn
off blades,
set
parking brake, stop engine,
and remove
keys before
dismounting.
.
Disengage
blades
when
not mowing.
Shut off engine and wait for all parts to
come to a complete
stop before cleaning
the machine, removing
the grass catcher,
or unclogging
the discharge
guard.
•
Operate machine only in daylight or good
artificial
light.
.
Do not operate
the machine
while under
the influence
of alcohol
or drugs.
°
Watch for traffic when operating
near or
crossing
roadways.
•
Use extra carewhen
loading orunloading
the machine
into a trailer
or truck.
•
Always wear eye protection
when operat-
ing machine.
•
Data indicates
that
operators,
age 60
years and above, are involved
in a large
percentage
of riding mower-related
inju-
ries.
These
operators
should
evaluate
their ability to operate
the riding mower
safely enough to protect themselves
and
others from serious
injury.
•
Follow
the manufacturer's
recommen-
dation
for
wheel
weights
or counter-
weights,
.
Keep
machine
free
of grass
, leaves
or other
debris
build-up
which
can
touch
hot exhaust
/ engine
parts
and
burn.
Do not allow
the mower
to plow
leaves or other debris
which can cause
build-up
to occur. Clean
any oil or fuel
spillage
before
operating
or storing
the
machine.
Allow
machine
to cool before
storage.
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