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WARNING:
Use caution when crossing over gravel paths or drive-
ways. Before crossing, disengage the blades and raise
the cutting deck to the highest position to minimize the
possibility of ricochet. Drive slowly to avoid loss of trac-
tion and control.
WARNING:
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while backing to
make sure no children, bystanders, or pets enter the mow-
ing area. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to change direction suddenly between
forward and reverse while the mower is in motion. Always
come to a complete stop before changing the mower
direction to avoid loss of control and prevent death or
serious personal injury.
When mowing is complete:
„ Stop mower on a flat, level surface by placing the joystick
in the neutral position. Do not stop the mower on a slope.
„ Push the blade engage knob down to turn blades off.
„ Place the joystick in the neutral position.
„ Set the parking brake.
„ Turn the start key OFF.
„ Remove the start key if leaving the mower unattended,
even if just for a brief period.
WARNING:
If the mower emits a beeping noise after you leave the
seat, verify that the parking brake is set and the key has
been removed. Failure to set the parking brake could
cause the mower to move, and leaving the key could
allow unauthorized use that could result in serious per-
sonal injury.
OPERATION
MOWING TIPS
See Figure 16.
„ Keep mower blades sharp.
„ Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, toys,
tree nuts, tree branches, and other objects that could
damage the lawn mower blades or motor. Do not mow
over property stakes or other metal posts. Such objects
could damage the blade or be accidentally thrown by the
mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury
to the operator and others.
„ For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the
total length of the grass.
„ When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so
that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences,
driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow back and
forth across the lawn, turning around in the edges of
already mowed grass.
NOTICE:
To prevent damage to your lawn, use a slow speed while
turning rather than spinning in a tight circle.
„ When cutting heavy grass, reduce speed to allow for more
effective cutting and a proper discharge of the clippings.
„ New or thick grass may require a narrower cut or a higher
cutting height.
„ Keep the mower deck and side discharge chute clean.
Remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any other ac-
cumulated debris before and after each use. Do not spray
with a garden hose to clean.
NOTE: Always stop mower, allow blades to completely
stop, and remove the start key before cleaning under-
neath the mower.
21 — English
Fig. 16
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