Avoid u neven orrough terrain. DO NOT
operate near drop-offs,
ditches, or
embankments.
Unit can suddenly
turn over if
awheel isover the edge o facliff o rditch, orif
anedge c aves in.
Dust, fog, e tc. c an reduce vision and cause
anaccident.
Operate unit o nly w hen t here i s
good v isibility and light.
Data i ndicates
that o perators,
age 60and
above, areinvolved
inalarger percentage
of
riding mower related injuries. These
operators
should evaluate their ability to
operate the riding m ower safely enough to
protect themselves
and others from serious
injury.
Wear adequate
safety gear, sturdy shoes,
and protective
gloves.
Only t rained adults may o perate unit. Training
includes
being familiar with controls and
actual operation.
NEVER operate unit a fter or during the use of
medication,
drugs oralcohol.
NEVER allow anyone tooperate this unit
when t heir alertness
orcoordination
is
impaired.
DO NOT w ear loose c lothing orjewelry and
tieback h air t hat m ay g et c aught inrotating
parts.
Protect eyes, face a nd head f rom objects that
may b ethrown from unit. Wear appropriate
hearing protection.
Always wear safety
goggles orsafety glasses with side shields
when o perating
mower.
Avoid sharp e dges. Sharp edges can cut.
Moving parts can cut o ff f ingers orahand.
ALWAYS
keep h ands and feet a way f rom all
rotating parts during operation.
Rotating
parts
can cut o ffbody p arts.
ALWAYS
keep h ands away f rom allpinch
points.
Start and operate unit o nly w hen s eated in
operator's
position.
Steering
control levers
must beinneutral, PTO disengaged
and
parking brake set w hen s tarting engine.
ALWAYS
keep b ody a nd hands away f rom
pin holes ornozzles which e ject hydraulic
fluid under pressure.
DO NOT t ouch u nit p arts which m ight behot
from operation.
Allow parts t ocool before
attempting
tomaintain,
adjust orservice.
NEVER place y our hands orany part ofyour
body o rclothing inside ornear any moving
part while u nit i srunning.
NEVER direct discharge
towards persons or
property.
Thrown objects may r icochet back
towards operator.
ALWAYS
stand clear ofthe
discharge
area.
ALWAYS
disengage
attachment,
stop unit
and engine, remove key, engage parking
brake, and allow moving parts tostop before
leaving operator's
position.
Use extreme caution ongravel surfaces.
Disengage
PTO when a ttachment
isnot i n
use and when c rossing
gravel surfaces.
DO NOT o perate unit i fsafety interlock
system i sdamaged
ordisabled.
Check safety
interlock
before each u se.
ALWAYS
remove key toprevent unauthorized
use.
DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. Slow
down before turning.
Stop engine before removing grass catcher or
unclogging chute.
DO NOT mow on wet grass. Reduced
traction could cause sliding.
DO NOT mow with the deck access plate
open. Always make sure the access plate is
down, or secured down, with the hardware.
DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by
putting your foot on the ground.
Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those
you can safely control and the unit can safely
handle.
ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards
and panels in good repair, in place and
securely fastened.
Do not operate without either entire grass
catcher or the discharge guard in place.
DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. ALWAYS look down and behind
before and while backing; especially for
children.
Follow the manufacturer's
recommendations
for wheel weights or counterweights
to
improve stability when using attachments.
NEVER carry passengers-especially
children-even
with blades off.
Use extra care when approaching
blind
corners or objects that may obscure vision of
hidden obstacles and children.
If you cannot back up a slope or you feel
uneasy on it, do not mow it.
Mow up and down slopes, not across them.
Use slow speed on any slope. Tires may lose
traction on slopes even though the brakes are
functioning properly.
GB-7