Manual

Owner's Manual
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
IJ. SLOPEOPERATION
Slopes are a major factor relatedto slip and fall accidents, which can result in severeinjury.
Operation on aii slopes requires extra caution, if you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
1. Mow across the face of slopes; neverup and down. Exerciseextreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneventerrain could causea slip and
fail accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
3. Do not mow on wet grass or excessivelysteep slopes.Poorfooting could causea slipand fall accident.
4. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. You could loseyour footing or balance.
Ill. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presenceof children.
Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
Never assumethat children will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
3. Never allow children to operatethe machine.
4. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your
view of a child.
IV. SERVICE
GENERALSERVICE
1. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safeworking condition.
2. Nevertamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
3. Keep machinefree of grass, leaves,or other debris build-up.
4. If you strike a foreign object, stop, remove the safety key and inspect the machine.
Repair,if necessary, before starting.
5. Never make any adjustments or repairs with the motor running.
6. Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replacewith
manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.
7. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the bladeor wear gloves, and useextra caution when servicing them.
8. Maintain or replacesafety and instruction labels, as necessary.