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DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from

operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to

maintain, adjust or service.

NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or

clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is

running.

DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry. Tie back hair that

may get caught in rotating parts.

Keep children and people away from unit during

operation.

Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death.

DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always provide

good ventilation.

Thrown objects can cause injury and property damage.

DO NOT point discharge at anyone or discharge directly

onto paved or gravel surfaces.

Always stand clear of the discharge area when operating

this unit.

Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the

manual and on the machine before starting.

Understand:

• How to operate all controls

• The functions of all controls

• How to STOP in an Emergency

• Braking and steering characteristics

• Turning radius and clearance

ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards, and panels

in good repair, in place and securely fastened.

NEVER modify or remove safety devices.

ALWAYS keep discharge cover or complete grass

catcher in place and in proper working condition.

Check steering control operation frequently. Adjust and

service as required.

Safety Interlock System must function properly. DO NOT

operate unit if operator presence control is damaged or

disabled.

If equipment vibrates abnormally, stop engine at once,

disengage PTO, wait for all moving parts to stop, and

remove key. Check for any damage or loose parts. Repair

before restart.

Before starting engine: disengage PTO and place unit in

neutral.

DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. DO NOT change

engine governor settings or over-speed engine. Slow

down and turn corners slowly.

Disengage PTO when attachment is not in use. ALWAYS

turn off power to attachment when travelling, crossing

driveways, etc.

Avoid uneven and rough terrain. DO NOT operate near

drop offs, ditches, or embankments. Unit can suddenly

turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if

an edge caves in.

DO NOT try to stabilize unit by putting foot on ground

when operating with applicable riding attachments.

When engine is running and speed control lever is

forward, holding only one steering lever will cause unit to

circle around one drive wheel.

Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees

or other objects that may obscure view.

ALWAYS disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, remove

key and allow moving parts to stop before leaving

operator’s position.

Never leave a running unit unattended. ALWAYS shut off

engine before leaving unit.

ALWAYS remove key to prevent unauthorized use.

DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary.

ALWAYS backup slowly. ALWAYS look down and behind,

before and while backing.

DO NOT operate on steep slopes. DO NOT operate on

slopes of more than 10°. Operate across the face of

slopes, not up and down.

Turf conditions can affect the unit’s stability.

Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. DO NOT

make sudden changes in speed or direction. Use a slow

speed to avoid stopping or shifting on slopes. Avoid

starting or stopping on a slope.

DO NOT park unit on a slope unless absolutely

necessary. When parking on a slope always chock or

block wheels.

Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto trailer

or truck.

Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER secure

from rods or linkages that could be damaged.

DO NOT transport machine while engine is running.

Keep unit free of grass, leaves, or other debris. Clean up

oil or fuel spills.

This product is equipped with an internal combustion

engine. DO NOT use on or near any unimproved, forest

covered or brush covered land unless the exhaust

system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting

applicable local, state or federal laws. A spark arrester, if

used, must be maintained in effective working order by

the operator.

Fuel is highly ﬂammable and its vapors are explosive.

Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container.

No smoking, No sparks, No ﬂames. ALWAYS allow

engine to cool before servicing.

NEVER ﬁll fuel tank when engine is running or hot from

operation.

NEVER ﬁll or drain fuel tank indoors.

Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel.

Never ﬁll containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or

trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on

the ground away from your vehicle before ﬁlling.

When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from

the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not

possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a

portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser

nozzle.

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