Replacement Part List
SAFE OPERATIONS PRACTICES
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9. Use mower’s parking brake while unloading cart and leaf collection system. When
lowering dump bed (if provided), keep hands and other body parts from between
bed and frame. Keep bystanders away.
10. Unload bed before disconnecting cart and leaf collection system from mower. Keep
body parts away from cart tongue.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents which can result in
severe injury or death. Attachments can also affect the stability of the machine. All slopes
require extra caution.
Do not tow on slopes greater than 5 degrees. When going downhill, the extra weight tends
to push the mower and may cause you to lose control (e.g. mower may speed up, braking
and steering ability are reduced, cart may jack-knife and cause mower and leaf collection
system to overturn).
For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this manual to estimate the angle
of slopes before operating this machine on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than
5 degrees, as shown on the slope gauge, do not operate with the cart and leaf collection
system attachment installed on that area or serious injury could result.
Do:
1. Operate up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
2. Reduce speed, especially when going downhill, to avoid loss of control.
3. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
4. Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed setting so that you will not have to stop
or shift while on the slope. Tires may lose traction on slopes even though the brakes
are functioning properly. Always keep machine in gear when going down slopes to
take advantage of engine braking action.
5. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights
to improve stability. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not
exceed cart recommendations regardless of mower’s capabilities. Do not make
sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or braking could cause
the front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over backwards which could cause
serious injury.
6. Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in
speed or direction. Rapid acceleration or braking could cause the mower, cart, leaf
collection system and load to become unstable which could cause serious injury.
7. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blade(s)
and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
Do Not:
1. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if
possible.
2. Do not drive near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The mower, cart and leaf
collection system could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch
or if an edge caves in.
3. Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.
4. Do not operate the mower, cart and leaf collection system on steep slopes.
5. Do not operate mower, cart, and leaf collection system on wet grass or loose ground
surfaces. Reduced traction could cause sliding.
6. Do not shift to neutral and coast downhill. Over-speeding may cause the operator to
lose control of the mower, cart and leaf collection system resulting in serious injury
or death.
7. Do not tow loaded cart and leaf collection system on slopes greater than 5 degrees.
When going downhill, the extra weight tends to push the mower and may cause you
to lose control (e.g. mower may speed up, braking and steering ability are reduced,
attachment may jack-knife and cause mower, cart and leaf collection system to
overturn).
8. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
General Service
1. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving
parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine
to prevent unintended starting.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
3. Never tamper with your mower’s safety interlock system or other safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
4. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs while the mower’s engine is running.
5. Leaf collection system components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and
damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety
protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original
equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. Use of parts
which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!
6. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
Safety Symbols
This table depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand and follow all instructions on the attachment before attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol Description
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUALS
Read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.
50%
100%
GRASS 50% / LEAVES 100%
Avoid overloading the leaf collection system with grass. Follow the recommendation of no more than 50% fill with grass and 100% fill with dry leaves.
SLOPE
Do not tow on slopes greater than 5 degrees.
MAX WEIGHT
Do not exceed 250 lbs or the weight limits of the mower.
WARNING
Your Responsibility — Restrict the use of this attachment to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the attachment.
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