PELIGRO:
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 order to prevent
ac-
cidental
starting
when
setting
up, trans-
porting,
adjusting
or making
repairs,
always
disconnect
spark
plug wire and
place
wire where
it cannot
contact
spark
plug.
,A_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
com-
ponents
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 all
instructions
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 bystand-
ers before operating.
Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse unless abso-
lutely necessary.
Always look down
and behind before and while backing.
3
Never direct discharged
material
toward anyone. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the
operator. Stop the blades when cross-
ing gravel surfaces.
Do not operate machine without the
entire grass catcher, discharge
guard,
or other safety devices in place and
working.
Slow down before turning.
Never leave a running machine
unattended.
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 clean-
ing 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 care when loading or un-
loading the machine into a trailer or
truck.
Always wear eye protection when oper-
ating machine.
Data indicates that operators,
age 60
years and above, are involved in a
large percentage
of riding mower-re-
lated injuries.
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 deck 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.