22) Never use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operating the machine. Do not operate
the machine when tired.
23) Wipe away any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
24) Do not modify or alter the safety devices.
25) Do not change the engine settings, especially the maximum number of r.p.m.
26) Do not rest heavy loads on the seat, the starter safety device could become disengaged.
27) Never attempt any adjustments or cleaning while the engine running.
28) Never allow anyone to check the machine while you are seated at the controls with the engine
running.
IMPROPER USE TO BE AVOIDED
29) Do not allow passengers on the machine.
30) Do not allow under-age children to operate it; use is prohibited to children under 16 years old.
31) Do not operate the mower near to ditches or verges which could collapse under the weight of the
machine, especially on wet or rain slick grounds.
32) Replace worn or damaged exhaust pipes.
FURTHER SAFETY ADVICE
The above mentioned warnings could not be enough to avoid any risk, if the operator does not use
the present lawnmower correctly. Therefore for your safety read carefully the warnings below:
33) Blade rotation is very dangerous, never put hands or feet underneath the cutting deck.
34) Do not drive in reverse at high speed.
35) It is dangerous to operate the steering wheel abruptly with the motor at max. power.
36) Fill the tank with fuel before starting the engine. Only refuel outdoors, always turn off the engine,
keep away from sparks or naked flames, do not smoke! Always replace the cap on the fuel tank
and those on fuel containers properly.
37) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, only do so outdoors.
38) Do not operate the mower over gravel which could become sucked up and drawn into the blade,
becoming very dangerous.
39) If you have children, hide the ignition key after using the machine.
40) CAUTION: to avoid the risk of fire, keep the engine compartment, exhaust, discharge outlets,
battery, tank area and fuel pipes free from grass, leaves, dirt etc.
41) Do not store the machine inside any building where the engine fumes can reach naked flames,
sparks or bare electrical wires.
42) Remove the implements, turn off the engine and disconnect the spark plugs:
a) before cleaning obstructed points.
b) before checking or repairing the lawnmower.
c) when the machine hits a foreign body (check the mower deck to see if it is damaged make
repairs before you operate).
d) if abnormal vibration occurs, stop and inspect the machine. Contact the nearest authorized
service centre if you need help.
43) With the engine at max. r.p.m. blades have to stop within 5 seconds from disengagement. Should
this not be the case, remove the spacer mounted underneath the brake plate (fig. 28). N.B. This
operation must be carried out by an authorized service center.
44) CAUTION: this machine can be used on slopes of 22° max. (40%).
45) The machine is equipped with a folding roll-bar. In dangerous working situations where the
machine could roll-over, such as when working on slopes, near ditches or holes, the upper arch
should be raised as shown in the picture and fixed using appropriate screws (fig. 1E).
MD24/MD28 AWD/ Translation of the original instructions
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