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*
tai starting
when
setting
up, transporting,
adjusting
or making repairs, always discon-
nect spark plug wire and place wire where
it cannot
contact spark ptug_
_WARNING:
Do not coast down a hill in
neutral,
you may lose control
of the riding
mower_
_WARNING:
Engine
exhaust,
some
of its
constituents,
and certain vehicle components
contain oremit chemicals
known to the State
of Californiato
cause cancer and birth defects
or other reproductive
harm.
_lbWARNING:This
unit is not intended
for
towing,
or use of wheel
weights.
Only use
attachments
designed
specifically
for this
riding mower,
_II, 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 follow all 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 blade,
• 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
material
toward
anyone°
Avoid
discharging
material
against awall or obstruction,
Material may
ricochet back toward the operator, Stop the
blade when crossing
gravel
surfaces°
• Do notoperate
machine withoutthe
entire
grass catcher,
discharge
chute,
or other
safety devices
in place and working.
• Stow down before turning
• Never
leave
a running
machine
unat-
tended.
Always
turn off blade, set park-
ing brake, stop engine,
and remove
keys
before
dismounting°
• Disengage
blade 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
chute.
• 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 extra care when loading or unloading
the machine
into a trailer or truck.
. Always
wear 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,
° 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
deck 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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