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Safety Rules & Information

• Do not operate the unit while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

• Slow down and use caution when making turns and

crossing roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not

mowing.

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the unit

into a trailer or truck.

• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees or other objects that may obscure vision.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and

tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or

death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not

drive on it.

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• See your authorized dealer for recommendations of

available weights to improve stability.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could

overturn the unit. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a slow speed so that you

will not have to stop or change speed while on the

slope.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attach-

ments.These can change the stability of the unit.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.

Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

Do Not

• Do not start or stop on a slope. If tires lose traction,

disengage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then,

turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embank-

ments.The mower could suddenly turn over if a

wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could

cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the unit by putting your foot on

the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to

the presence of children. Children are often attracted to

the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that chil-

dren will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the

watchful care of another responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn unit off if children enter the area.

• Before and during reverse operation, look behind and

down for small children.

• Never carry children.They may fall off and be seri-

ously injured or interfere with safe unit operation.

• Never allow children to operate the unit.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,

shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure

vision.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

• Always observe safe refueling and fuel handling

practices when refueling the unit after transportation

or storage.

• Always follow the engine manual instructions for

storage preparations before storing the unit for both

short and long term periods.

• Always follow the engine manual instructions for

proper start-up procedures when returning the unit to

service.

• Never store the unit or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame or pilot light, such as in a

water heater. Allow unit to cool before storing.

WARNING

Never operate on slopes greater than 30 percent

(16.7°) which is a rise of three feet vertically in 10

feet horizontally. In the forward direction, this

machine will climb a slope too steep to mow

safely.

• Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope.

In addition to front and rear weights, use extra cau-

tion when operating on slopes with rear-mounted

grass catcher.

• Watch for any changes in the terrain such as ditches,

holes, rocks, dips and rises, which change the oper-

ating angle of the machine.

• Carefully follow the “Do’s” and “Dont’s” listed below.

OPERATION Continued

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