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Operator Safety
Operation
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes
can collect.
2. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
3. Before attempting to start the engine, disengage all
blade attachment clutches and shift into neutral.
4. Do not use on slopes of more than 10 degrees.
5. Remember there is no such thing as a "safe" slope.
Travel on grass slopes requires particular care. To
guard against overturning:
a. do not stop or start suddenly when going up
or downhill;
b. engage clutch slowly, always keep machine in
gear, especially when travelling downhill;
c. machine speeds should be kept low on slopes
and during tight turns;
d. stay alert for humps and hollows and other
hidden hazards;
e. never mow across the face of the slope, unless
the mower is designed for this purpose.
6. Use care when pulling loads or using
heavy equipment.
a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when driving
in reverse.
d. Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when
suggested in the Operator's Manual.
7. Watch out for traffic when crossing or
near roadways.
8. Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
9. When using any attachments, never direct the
discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow
anyone near the machine while in operation.
10. Never operate the mower with defective guards or
shields, or without safety protective devices
in place.
11. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at
excessive speed may increase the hazard of
personal injury.
12. Before leaving the operator's position
a. disengage the power take-off and lower
the attachments;
b. change into neutral and set the parking brake;
c. stop the engine and remove the key.
13. Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine,
and disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove
the ignition key
a. before cleaning blockages or
unclogging chute;
b. before checking, cleaning, or working on
the mower;
c. after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the equipment;
d. if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately).
14. Disengage drive to attachments when transporting
or not in use.
15. Stop the engine and disengage drive to
the attachment
a. before refuelling;
b. before removing the grass bagger;
c. before making height adjustment unless
adjustment can be made from the operator's
position.
16. Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out
and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve,
turn the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
17. Before and when backing, look behind and down
for small children.
18. Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees or other objects that may
obscure vision.
Maintenance and Storage
1. On multi-blade machines, take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
2. When machine will be parked, stored or left
unattended, lower the cutting means unless a
positive mechanical lock is used.
3. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
4. Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may reach an open
flame or spark.
5. Allow the engine to cool before storing in
any enclosure.
6. To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer,
battery compartment and fuel storage area free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
7. Check the grass bagger frequently for wear
or deterioration.
8. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
9. If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should be
done outdoors.
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