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Operation
Operating Area
1. Familiarize yourself with the area in which you plan to
operate the rider mower.
Parking Brake
Headlight Switch
Throttle Control
Throttle Control SLOW Position
Throttle Control FAST Position
Choke Control
Ground Speed Pedals
Mower Height of Cut Adjustment
Transmission Release Lever
Fuel Tank
Brake Pedal
2. Make sure that the area is free of debris or objects that
could be picked up by the blades and thrown.
DANGER
This machine is capable of throwing objects that could injure
bystanders or cause damage to buildings.
• Do not operate the machine without the entire grass
catcher, discharge chute, or other safety devices in place
and functioning properly. Check frequently for signs of
wear or detoriation and replace as needed.
• Clear the operating area of any objects which could be
thrown by or interfere with the operation of the machine.
3. Move the rider mower outside, before you start the engine.
WARNING
Engines give off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless,
poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause nausea,
fainting, or death.
4. Note all slopes and drop-offs.
DANGER
Operating on slopes, or near water, or drop-offs can result in
loss of control and roll-over.
• Mow up and down slopes not across.
• Reduce speed and be careful on slopes.
• Do not operate on slopes over 10 degrees, which is a 3.5
foot rise over a 20 foot length.
• Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance
around water, retaining walls, or drop-offs.
• Avoid mowing wet grass.
• Do not operate machine under any condition where
traction, steering, or stability is in question. Tires could
slide even if the wheels are stopped.
• Avoid starting and stopping on slopes.
• Avoid making sudden changes in speed or direction.
• Make turns slowly and gradually.
• Be careful while operating machine with a grass catcher
or other attachment(s). They can affect the stability of the
machine.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes (refer to
Towed Equipment ).
5. Be sure the operating area is clear of bystanders, especially
children.
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