_IbDANGER:
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.
_AWARNING:
tn order to prevent acciden-
tal starting
when
setting
up, transporting,
adjusting
or making repairs, always discon_
nect spark plug wire and place wire where
it cannot contact
spark plug.
all'WARNING:
Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the tracton
_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 compo-
nents 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.
h GENERAL
OPERATION
•
Read, understand,
and foltowallinstruc-
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.
•
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
necessar'y'. 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 not operate
machine
without
the en-
tire grass catcher,
discharge
chute,
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
chute.
•
Operate machine only in daylight or good
artificial
light,
•
Do not operatethe
machine while under
the influence
of alcohol
or drugs.
,
Watch for traffic when operating
near or
crossing
roadways_
•
Use extracarewhen
loading or unloading
the machine
into a trailer or truck.
,
Always wear eye protectionwhen
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 oc-
cur. Clean any oil or fuel spillage
before
operating
or storing the machine_ Allow
machine
to cool before storage.
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