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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
•
Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher,
WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci -
discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and
den tal starting when setting up, trans-
working.
port ing, ad just ing or making repairs,
• Slow down before turning.
al ways dis con nect spark plug wire
• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always
and place wire where it can not contact
turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and
spark plug.
remove keys before dismounting.
• Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine
and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before
WARNING: Do not coast down a hill
cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or
in neutral, you may lose control of the
unclogging the discharge guard.
tractor.
• Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence
WARNING: Tow only the attachments
of alcohol or drugs.
that are rec om mend ed by and comply
•
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road-
with spec i fi ca tions of the man u fac tur er
ways.
of your tractor. Use common sense
•
Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine
when towing. Operate only at the low-
into a trailer or truck.
est possible speed when on a slope.
• Always wear eye protection when operating ma-
Too heavy of a load, while on a slope,
chine.
is dan ger ous. Tires can lose trac tion
•
Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,
with the ground and cause you to lose
are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re-
control of your tractor.
lated injuries. These operators should evaluate their
ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to
protect them selves and others from serious injury.
WARNING
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for wheel
weights or counterweights.
Engine exhaust, some of its con stit u ents, and cer-
• Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris
tain vehicle com po nents contain or emit chem i cals
build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts
and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves
known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and
or other debris which can cause build-up to occur.
birth de fects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.
Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or
storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before
storage.
WARNING
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Battery posts, terminals and related ac ces so ries
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and
contain lead and lead compounds, chem i cals known
tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or
to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth
death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If
you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it,
defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash hands
do not mow it.
after handling.
• Mow up and down slopes, not across.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
I. GENERAL OPERATION
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
machine and in the manual before starting.
• Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under
to stop or shift while on the slope.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction.
the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
Always keep the machine in gear when going down
all times.
slopes. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
•
Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the
in struc tions, to operate the machine.
tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed
•
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,
slowly straight down the slope.
which could be picked up and thrown by the blades.
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-
Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction,
ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
which could cause the machine to roll over.
• Never carry passengers.
• Use extra care while operating machine with grass
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
catchers or other at tach ments; they can affect the
Always look down and behind before and while back-
stability of the machine. Do no use on steep slopes.
ing.
•
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot
•
Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
on the ground.
discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Ma-
•
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
terial may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the
The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over
blades when crossing gravel surfaces.
the edge or if the edge caves in.
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Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
•
Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher,
WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci -
discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and
den tal starting when setting up, trans-
working.
port ing, ad just ing or making repairs,
• Slow down before turning.
al ways dis con nect spark plug wire
• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always
and place wire where it can not contact
turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and
spark plug.
remove keys before dismounting.
• Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off engine
and wait for all parts to come to a complete stop before
WARNING: Do not coast down a hill
cleaning the machine, removing the grass catcher, or
in neutral, you may lose control of the
unclogging the discharge guard.
tractor.
• Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence
WARNING: Tow only the attachments
of alcohol or drugs.
that are rec om mend ed by and comply
•
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing road-
with spec i fi ca tions of the man u fac tur er
ways.
of your tractor. Use common sense
•
Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine
when towing. Operate only at the low-
into a trailer or truck.
est possible speed when on a slope.
• Always wear eye protection when operating ma-
Too heavy of a load, while on a slope,
chine.
is dan ger ous. Tires can lose trac tion
•
Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above,
with the ground and cause you to lose
are involved in a large percentage of riding mower-re-
control of your tractor.
lated injuries. These operators should evaluate their
ability to operate the riding mower safely enough to
protect them selves and others from serious injury.
WARNING
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for wheel
weights or counterweights.
Engine exhaust, some of its con stit u ents, and cer-
• Keep machine free of grass , leaves or other debris
tain vehicle com po nents contain or emit chem i cals
build-up which can touch hot exhaust / engine parts
and burn. Do not allow the mower deck to plow leaves
known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and
or other debris which can cause build-up to occur.
birth de fects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.
Clean any oil or fuel spillage before operating or
storing the machine. Allow machine to cool before
storage.
WARNING
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Battery posts, terminals and related ac ces so ries
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and
contain lead and lead compounds, chem i cals known
tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or
to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth
death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If
you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it,
defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash hands
do not mow it.
after handling.
• Mow up and down slopes, not across.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
I. GENERAL OPERATION
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
Tall grass can hide obstacles.
machine and in the manual before starting.
• Choose a low ground speed so that you will not have
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under
to stop or shift while on the slope.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may lose traction.
the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
Always keep the machine in gear when going down
all times.
slopes. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill.
•
Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If the
in struc tions, to operate the machine.
tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed
•
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,
slowly straight down the slope.
which could be picked up and thrown by the blades.
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operat-
Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction,
ing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
which could cause the machine to roll over.
• Never carry passengers.
• Use extra care while operating machine with grass
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
catchers or other at tach ments; they can affect the
Always look down and behind before and while back-
stability of the machine. Do no use on steep slopes.
ing.
•
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot
•
Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
on the ground.
discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Ma-
•
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
terial may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the
The machine could suddenly roll over if a wheel is over
blades when crossing gravel surfaces.
the edge or if the edge caves in.
2
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