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3. Never try to get on or off a moving machine.
4. When using any attachments, never direct discharge
material toward bystanders. Do not allow anyone near
the attachments while in operation.
Do not mow when bystanders are present in the
mowing area.
5. To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine exhaust area
free of grass or leaves.
6. Slow down before turning.
7. Turn off blades when not mowing.
8. Mow only in daylight.
9. Be sure rotating blades and engine are stopped and
the key is removed before placing hands or feet near
blades and cleaning blockages or unclogging chute.
10.Shut the engine off and wait for all movement to stop
before unclogging chute.
11.Know what is behind you and disengage power to
mower before backing up. Do not mow while in reverse
unless absolutely necessary and only after
observation of the entire area behind the mower.
12.When mowing for the first time, cut the grass higher
than desired.
This will uncover any unseen object that may damage
the mower or grass catcher.
13.Always inspect the mower and grass catcher after
striking any foreign object. This will insure that all
mower and grass catcher parts are safe and secure
and not damaged.
Repair or replace any damaged parts before re-
starting.
14.Use only attachment recommended in this manual.
Use proper ballast to front or rear of machine to reduce
the risk of upsets. Follow the "SAFE OPERATION"
procedures specified in the manuals included with the
equipment.
15.Do not operate the mower without either the grass
container or the guard in place.
Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone.
16.Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
17.Stop the blades rotating before crossing surface other
than grass.
18. Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine,
and remove the key before dismounting.
19. Be extremely alert for all other traffic when operating
the mower and grass catcher near public roads or
highways.
20. Do not operate where machine could tip or slip.
Do not operate near ditches, holes, embankments, or
other terrain which may collapse under the machine's
weight. The risk of machine tip-over is increased when
the ground is loose or wet.
21. Raise and dump collected leaves or grass clippings
ONLY while sitting on the operator's seat.
22. Empty the grass container ONLY from a firm and level
surface, with the mower stopped, and the unit
stationary. Dumping the grass container on soft or
uneven ground, or while moving, could cause the unit
to tip over, causing serious injury and extensive
equipment damage.
23. Make sure the dumping area is clear of all bystanders
and pets, before emptying grass clippings or leaves
from the grass container.
24. If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, disengage
the drive to the attachments, stop the engine and
remove the key. Then check the machine immediately.
C
Pulling loads
Use extra care when pulling loads to reduce the risk of
serious personal injury or death due to a machine tip-over.
a) Pull only from the hitch. Never attach loads to the axle
housing or any other point above hitch.
b) Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c) Do not turn sharply.
d) Use care when backing.
e) Use front ballast or wheel weights when suggested in
this Operator's Manual.
C
Operation on slopes
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tip-
over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.
All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the
slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. The control
of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will not be
regained by the application of the brake.
A
Do not lift the grass container on a slope.
1. Mow up and down slopes, not across, to avoid
machine tip-over. Stay off hills and slopes too steep for
safe operation.
2. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
3. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards. Keep away from drop-offs. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
4. Use slow speed.
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