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Safety Precautions (Continued)

Operation

Keep equipment in good condition. Keep aii

shieids in piece and safety devices operating

properiy.

Operate unit oniy when there is good visibiiity

and light.

Disengage mower clutch (OUT) and make sure

Speed Selector is in neutral (N) position before

attempting to start engine.

Open doors if unit is run in garage, exhaust

fumes are dangerous. DO NOT run engine in an

enclosed area.

Disengage mower clutch when riding mower is

being operated in reverse, transported or is not

in use.

Look behind and use care when backing.

Someone may have come up behind you.

NEVER direct discharge of material toward

bystanders nor allow anyone near equipment

while unit is in operation.

Tipping and/or loss of control of unit can be

caused by; operating on slopes, rough terrain,

turns, speed changes, slippery surfaces, and

bagger load as well as any combination of

them.

Be familiar with area of operation. Stay alert for

holes, rocks, roots and hidden hazards in area

of operation. Keep away from drop-offs.

Exercise extreme caution when operating on

or crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay

alert for hazards and traffic.

Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution

on slopes and in turns to prevent tipping or

loss of control. Be especially cautious when

changing direction on slopes and operating on

wet or slippery surfaces.

DO NOT Stop or start suddenly when going

uphill or downhill. Mow up and down face of

steep slopes, NEVER across face. If slope is

too steep to back riding mower up; slope is too

steep for safe operation.

Use care when pulling loads or using grass

bagger. Use only approved drawbar hitch

points. Limit loads to those you can safely

control.

Disengage mower clutch, stop engine, remove

key, wait for moving parts to stop before leav

ing operator’s position for any reason such as

unclogging discharge chute, when making any

repairs, adjustment, inspections or cleaning

unit.

DO NOT touch equipment parts which might

be hot from operation. Before attempting to

maintain, adjust or service allow such p^rts to

cool.

If equipment vibrates abnormally, disengage

mower clutch, stop engine at once and remove

key. Abnormal vibration is a warning of trouble.

Repair any damage before restarting unit.

After striking a foreign object, disengage

mower clutch, stop engine and wait for moving

parts to stop before leaving operator’s posi

tion. Thoroughly inspect unit for any damage

and repair damage before restarting and

operating unit.

Take all possible precautions when leaving

unit unattended. Disengage mower clutch, "

lower attachment, engage parking brake, stop

engine and remove key to prevent unauthoriz

ed use.

Maintenance and Storage

DO NOT change engine governor setting or

over speed engine.

Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight and be

sure equipment is in safe working condition.

Check all hardware at regular intervals.

To reduce fire hazard and overheating, keep

equipment free of grass, leaves, debris or ex

cessive grease.

Worn out mufflers are more than just a noise

nuisance and should be replaced immediately.

Continued use could result in fire or explosion.

NEVER store equipment with gasoline in tank

inside a building where fumes may reach an

open flame or spark. Allow engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

Refer to Storage Section of this Owner’s

Manual for important instructions if unit is to

be stored for extended periods.

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