Operation
Operating Area
1.
Familiarize yourself with the area in which you plan to
operate the rider mower.
2.
Make sure that the area is free of debris or objects that
could be picked up by the blades and thrown.
DANGER
This machine is capable of throwing objects that could injure
bystanders or cause damage to buildings.
• Do not operate the machine without the entire grass
catcher, discharge chute, or other safety devices in place
and functioning properly. Check frequently for signs of
wear or detoriation and replace as needed.
• Clear the operating area of any objects which could be
thrown by or interfere with the operation of the machine.
3.
Move the rider mower outside, before you start the engine.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
4.
Note all slopes and drop-offs.
DANGER
Operating on slopes, or near water, or drop-offs can result in
loss of control and roll-over.
• Mow up and down slopes not across.
• Reduce speed and be careful on slopes.
• Do not operate on slopes over 10 degrees, which is a 3.5
foot rise over a 20 foot length.
• Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance
around water, retaining walls, or drop-offs.
• Avoid mowing wet grass.
• Do not operate machine under any condition where
traction, steering, or stability is in question. Tires could
slide even if the wheels are stopped.
• Avoid starting and stopping on slopes.
• Avoid making sudden changes in speed or direction.
• Make turns slowly and gradually.
• Be careful while operating machine with a grass catcher
or other attachment(s). They can affect the stability of the
machine.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes (refer to
Towed Equipment).
5.
Be sure the operating area is clear of bystanders, especially
children.
DANGER
This rider mower is capable of amputating hands and feet.
• Stop the mower when children or others are near.
• Keep children out of the operating area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Do not carry passengers, especially children, even with
the blade(s) shut off. Children can fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with the safe machine operation.
Children who have been given rides in the past can
suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and
be run over or backed over by the machine.
• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that obscure vision.
Electronic Dash Panel (if equipped)
5
The electronic dash panel (Figure 5) displays the operating
status for a variety of equipment and engine parameters,
provides clock and timer functions for oil and air filter
maintenance, and can be used for tracking work hours. Data is
retained if the battery is disconnected or power is interrupted.
Note: The Mower Deck Height display requires a wire harness
connection between the mower deck and the rider. When
reinstalling the mower deck after maintenance, make sure that
the wire harness is properly connected or the Mower Deck
Height display will not function.
Control Buttons - MODE (top button), UP (center button), DOWN
(bottom button)
A
Clock Display - 12-hour clock with am/pm.
B
Blade Icon - Illuminates when the Power Takeoff (PTO) is engaged.
C
Rider Icon - Illuminates when the Cruise Control is engaged.
D
Message Display - Alerts operator to maintenance requirements.
E
Parking Brake Icon - Illuminates when the Parking Brake is engaged.
F
Headlight Icon - Illuminates when the Headlights are engaged.
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