!t, SLOPE
OPERATION
Slopes
are a major factor
related to loss of
control and tip - over accidents,
which can
result in severe
injury or death° Operation
on all slopes
requires
extra caution,
if you
cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy
on it, do not mow iL
•
Mow up and down slopes,
not across,
,
Never
carry
children,
even
with
the
blades shut off. They may fall off and be
seriously
injured
or interfere
with safe
machine
operation.
Children
who
have
been given rides in the past may suddenly
appear
in the mowing
area for another
ride and be run over or backed
over by
the machine,,
Watch
for holes, ruts, bumps,
rocks, or
"
Never allow children
to operate
the me-
............ other
hidden
objects.
Uneven
terrain ........... chine.
could
overturn
the machine.
Tall grass
"
Use extra care when
approaching
blind
can hide obstacles.
.
Choose
a low ground speed so that you
wilt not have to stop or shift while on the
slope.
.
Do not mow on wet grass, Tires may lose
traction.
Always
keep the machine
in gear when
going down slopes., Do not shift to neutral
and coast downhill.
.
Avoid starting,
stopping,
or turning
on a
slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage
the blades
and proceed
slowly
straight
down the slope_
,
Keep all movement
on the slopes
slow
and
gradual.
Do
not
make
sudden
changes
in speed
or direction,
which
could cause the machine to roll over,
,
Use extra care while operating
machine
with grass catchers or other attach ments;
they can affect the stability
of the ma-
chine° Do no use on steep slopes,
.
Do not try to stabilize
the machine
by
putting your foot on the ground.
o
Do not mow near drop - offs, ditches,
or embankments.
The
machine
could
suddenly
roll over if a wheel
is over the
edge or if the edge caves in.,
Iii. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents
can occur if the operator
is not alert
to the
presence
of children.
Children
are often attracted
to the machine
and
the
mowing
activity.
Never
assume
that
children
will
remain
where
you
last
saw them.
•
Keep children
out of the mowing
area
and in the watchful
care of a responsible
adult other than the operator,,
•
Be alert and turn machine
off if a child
enters the area.
•
Before
and while
backing,
look behind
and down for small children.
corners,
shrubs,
trees,
or other objects
that may block your view of a child,
IV. TOWING
•
Tow only with a machine that has a hitch
designed
for towing.
Do not attach towed
equipment
except
at the hitch point.
•
Followthemanufacturer'srecommenda-
tion forweight
limits for towed equipment
and towing on slopes.
•
Never allow children
or others
in or on
towed equipment.
•
On slopes, theweight
ofthe towed equip-
ment may cause loss of traction
and loss
of control.
-
Travel slowly and allow extra distance
to
stop.
V, SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING
OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal
injury or property
dam-
age, use extreme
care in handling
gasoline.
Gasoline
is extremely
flammable
and the
vapors are explosive,
.
Extinguish
all cigarettes,
cigars,
pipes,
and other sources
of ignition.
°
Use only approved
gasoline
container_
.
Never remove
gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running, Allow engine to cool
before
refueling
•
Neverfuel
the machine
indoors.
°
Neverstorethe
machine orfuel container
where there is an open flame,
spark,
or
pilot light such as on a water
heater
or
other appliances_
•
Never fill containers
inside
a vehicle
or
on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner.
Always
place containers
on the ground
away from your vehicle
when filling.
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