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Safety Rules & Information
GENERAL OPERATION
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual
and on the unit before starting.
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Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the unit.
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Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,
which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s).
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Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing.
Stop unit if anyone enters the area.
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Never carry passengers.
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Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always
look down and behind before and while travelling in reverse.
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Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either
the entire grass catcher or the deflector in place.
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Slow down before turning.
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Never leave a running unit unattended. Always disengage
the PTO, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys
before dismounting.
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Disengage the PTO lever to stop the blades when not
mowing.
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Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging
chute.
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Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Do not operate the unit while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
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Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
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Use extra care when loading or unloading the unit into a
trailer or truck.
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Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are
involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related
injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to
operate the riding mower safely enough to protect them-
selves and others from injury.
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Keep in mind the operator is responsible for accidents
occurring to other people or property.
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All drivers should seek and obtain professional and practi-
cal instruction.
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Always wear substantial footwear and trousers. Never
operate when barefoot or wearing sandals.
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Before using, always visually check that the blades and
blade hardware are present, in-tact, and secure. Replace
worn or damaged parts.
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Never operate the machine with defective guards, or with-
out safety protective devises in place.
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Disengage attachments before: refuelling, removing an
attachment, making adjustments (unless the adjustment
can be made from the operator’s position).
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When the machine is parked, stored, or left unattended,
lower the cutting means .
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 drive on it.
Control of a ride-on machine sliding on a slope will not be
regained by the application of the brake. The main reasons
for loss of control are: insufficient tire grip on the ground,
speed too fast, inadequate braking, the type of machine is
unsuitable for it’s task, lack of awareness of the ground con-
ditions, incorrect hitching and load distribution.
Do
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See your authorized dealer for recommendations of available
weights to improve stability.
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Mow up and down slopes, not across.
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Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
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Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn
the unit. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
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Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to
stop or shift while on the slope.
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Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These
can change the stability of the unit.
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Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Do Not
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Do not start or stop on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage
the blade(s) and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
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Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly
and gradually uphill, if possible.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The
mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a
cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
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Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause slid-
ing.
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Do not try to stabilize the unit by putting your foot on the
ground.
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Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of
unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. This mowing
deck is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. The triangle in text signifies impor-
tant cautions or warnings which must be followed.
Never operate on slopes greater than 17,6 percent (10
°
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which is a rise of 1m vertically in 6m horizontally.
When operating on slopes use additional wheel weights or
counterweights. See your dealer to determine which weights
which weights are available and appropriate for your unit.
Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope. In
addition to front and rear weights, use extra caution when
operating on slopes with rear-mounted grass catcher.
Mow UP and DOWN the slope, never across the face, use
caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR
STOP ON SLOPE.
WARNING
SLOPE OPERATION
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