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1.5.5 Use
EXTREME
caution when backing up. Before and while backing, look behind and
down for small children.
1.5.6 Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
1.5.7
DO NOT
change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an
engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
1.5.8 Disengage PTO before starting engine.
1.5.9 Start
the
engine
carefully
with
feet
well
away
from
the
blades.
1.5.10 Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from rotating parts while the mower is being
operated. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
1.5.11 Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key. Engage parking brake:
•
Before adjusting, servicing, or cleaning the mower.
•
After striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for damage and make repairs
before restarting and operating the mower).
•
Before clearing blockages.
•
Whenever you leave the mower.
Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop. Engage parking brake:
•
Before
refueling.
•
Before dumping the grass catcher.
1.5.12 Before stopping the engine, place the throttle control
midway
between the “slow” and
“fast” positions. Allow the engine to run a minimum of 15 seconds; then stop the
engine.
1.5.13 The fuel system is provided with a shut-off valve. The fuel shut-off valve is used to
shut off the fuel:
•
When the machine will not be used for a few days.
•
During transport to and from the job.
•
When parked inside a building.
1.5.14 This mower was designed for one operator only. Never carry passengers and keep all
others away from mower during operation.
1.5.15 Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields, or covers. Always have
safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper working
condition.
1.5.16
DO NOT
mow with the discharge deflector raised, removed, or altered unless there is
a grass collection system or mulch kit in place and working properly.
1.5.17 Be aware of the mower discharge and direct discharge away from others.
1.5.18 Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the
mower to and from the area to be mowed. Avoid discharging material against wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator.
1.5.19
DO NOT
operate the mower under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
1.5.20 Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that
may obscure vision.
1.5.21 If jump starting is required:
a)
connect the positive (+) power cable from the positive post on the booster
battery to the positive terminal post on the starter solenoid switch (this post has
the positive battery cable attached to it).
b)
connect the negative or ground cable (-) from the negative post on the booster
battery to any engine deck ground, preferably the engine block as far away
from the battery as possible.
c)
disconnect battery cables in the reverse order after starting.
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