Without the grass deflector, discharge cover,
or complete grass catcher assembly mounted
in place, you and others are exposed to blade
contact and thrown debris. Contact with
rotating mower blade(s) and thrown debris will
cause injury or death.
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Never remove the grass deflector from
the mower because the grass deflector
routes material down toward the turf. If the
grass deflector is ever damaged, replace it
immediately.
•
Never put your hands or feet under the
mower.
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Never try to clear the discharge area or
mower blades unless you move the power
take off (PTO) to the off position, rotate the
ignition key to off and remove the key.
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Make sure the grass deflector is in the down
position.
Transporting Machines
Use a heavy-duty trailer or truck to transport the
machine. Ensure that the trailer or truck has all
necessary lighting and marking as required by law.
Please carefully read all the safety instructions.
Knowing this information could help you, your family,
pets or bystanders avoid injury.
To transport the machine:
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Lock the brake and block the wheels.
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Securely fasten the machine to the trailer or truck
with straps, chains, cable, or ropes.
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Secure a trailer to the towing vehicle with safety
chains.
Driving on the street or roadway without turn
signals, lights, reflective markings, or a slow
moving vehicle emblem is dangerous and can
lead to accidents causing personal injury.
Do not drive machine on a public street or
roadway.
Loading Machines
Use extreme caution when loading units on trailers or
trucks. One full width ramp that is wide enough to
extend beyond the rear tires is recommended instead of
individual ramps for each side of the unit (Figure 27).
The lower rear section of the tractor frame extends
back between the rear wheels and serves as a stop for
tipping backward. Having a full width ramp provides
a surface for the frame members to contact if the
unit starts to tip backward. If it is not possible to use
one full width ramp, use enough individual ramps to
simulate a full width continuous ramp.
The ramp should be long enough so that the angles
do not exceed 15 degrees (Figure 27). A steeper angle
may cause mower components to get caught as the unit
moves from ramp to trailer or truck. Steeper angles
may also cause the unit to tip backward. If loading on
or near a slope, position the trailer or truck so it is on
the down side of the slope and the ramp extends up the
slope. This will minimize the ramp angle. The trailer or
truck should be as level as possible.
Important:
Do Not attempt to turn the unit while
on the ramp; you may lose control and drive off
the side.
Avoid sudden acceleration when driving up a ramp and
sudden deceleration when backing down a ramp. Both
maneuvers can cause the unit to tip backward.
Loading a unit onto a trailer or truck increases
the possibility of backward tip-over and could
cause serious injury or death.
•
Use extreme caution when operating a unit
on a ramp.
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Use only a single, full width ramp; Do Not
use individual ramps for each side of the
unit.
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If individual ramps must be used, use
enough ramps to create an unbroken ramp
surface wider than the unit.
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Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between
ramp and ground or between ramp and
trailer or truck.
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Avoid sudden acceleration while driving unit
up a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
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Avoid sudden deceleration while backing
unit down a ramp to avoid tipping backward.
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