_I, DANGER:
This
cutting
machine
is capable
of amputating
hands
and feet
and
throwing
objects.
Failure
to observe
the
following
safety
instructions
could
result
in serious
injury
or death.
,_WARNING:
In order to prevent
acciden-
tal starting
when
setting
up, transporting,
adjusting
or making
repairs,
always
discon-
nect spark
plug wire and place
wire where
it cannot
contact
spark
plug.
,_IWARNING:
Do not coast
down
a hill
in neutral,
you
may
lose
control
of the
tractor.
,_WARNING:
Tow only the attachments
that are recommended
by and comply
with
specifications
of the manufacturer
of your
tractor.
Use common
sense
when
towing.
Operate
only at the lowest
possible
speed
when on a slope.
Too heavy of a load, while
on a slope,
is dangerous.
Tires
can
lose
traction
with the ground
and cause
you to
lose control
of your tractor.
,_WARNING:
Engine
exhaust,
some
of
its constituents,
and certain
vehicle
compo-
nents contain
or emit chemicals
known to the
State of California
to cause
cancer
and birth
defects
or other
reproductive
harm.
,_WARNING:
Battery
posts, terminals
and
related
accessories
contain
lead and lead
compounds,
chemicals
known to the State of
California
to cause cancer
and birth defects
or other
reproductive
harm.
Wash
hands
after
handling.
I. GENERAL
OPERATION
*
Read, understand,
and followall
instruc-
tions on the machine
and in the manual
before
starting.
*
Do not put hands
or feet
near rotating
parts or under the machine.
Keep clear
of the discharge
opening
at all times.
*
Only allow
responsible
adults,
who are
familiar
with the instructions,
to operate
the machine.
*
Clear the area of objects
such as rocks,
toys, wire,
etc.,
which
could
be picked
up and thrown
by the blades.
*
Be sure the area is clear
of bystanders
before operating.
Stop machine
if anyone
enters
the area.
,
Never
carry passengers.
,
Do not mow in reverse
unless
absolutely
necessary.
Always
look down and behind
before
and while
backing.
,
Never direct discharged
materialtoward
anyone.
Avoid
discharging
material
against awall or obstruction.
Material
may
ricochet
back toward
the operator.
Stop
the blades when crossing
gravel surfaces.
•
Do not operate
machine
withoutthe
entire
grass catcher,
discharge
guard,
or other
safety
devices
in place and working.
•
Slow down
before
turning.
,
Never
leave
a running
machine
unat-
tended.
Always
turn
off
blades,
set
parking
brake, stop engine,
and remove
keys before
dismounting.
•
Disengage
blades
when
not
mowing.
Shut off engine
and wait for all parts to
come to a complete
stop before
cleaning
the machine,
removing
the grass catcher,
or unclogging
the discharge
guard.
,
Operate
machine
only in daylight
or good
artificial
light.
•
Do not operate
the machine
while
under
the influence
of alcohol
or drugs.
,
Watch
for traffic when operating
near or
crossing
roadways.
•
Use extracarewhenloading
or unloading
the machine
into a trailer
or truck.
•
AIwayswear
eye protection
when operat-
ing machine.
,
Data
indicates
that
operators,
age 60
years and above,
are involved
in a large
percentage
of riding mower-related
inju-
ries.
These
operators
should
evaluate
their ability
to operate
the riding
mower
safely enough
to protect
themselves
and
others
from serious
injury.
•
Follow
the
manufacturer's
recommen-
dation
for
wheel
weights
or counter-
weights.
•
Keep
machine
free
of grass
, leaves
or
other
debris
build-up
which
can
touch
hot exhaust
/ engine
parts
and
burn.
Do not allow
the
mower
to plow
leaves
or other
debris
which
can cause
build-up
to occur.
Clean
any oil or fuel
spillage
before
operating
or storing
the
machine.
Allow
machine
to cool before
storage.
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