User Guide

Read Owner’s Manual and Quick
Reference Decal before attempting to
operate this machine.
Keep shields or covers in place while
machine is in operation.
Keep hands away from rotating
pulleys and belts.
Never operate the mower deck with
side deflector removed or in raised
position, except when the grass
catcher attachment is being used.
Do not smoke while refueling.
Do not fill tank with engine running,
or while the engine is hot.
Allow engine to cool before storing
machine inside a building.
Store away from open flame or spark
if there is fuel in tank.
Clean up any gasoline spills.
Do not refuel while in enclosed trailer
or other enclosed areas
Safety and Instruction Decals
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Specific safety warning decals are located on the equipment near the immediate areas of potential hazards. These decals
should not be removed or obliterated. Replace them if they become non-readable.
The following illustrations show the various safety decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation is shown
to help the operator understand the meanings of these decals.
793570
Part Number
793570
Never operate the mower deck with
side deflector removed or in raised
position, except when the grass
catcher attachment is being used.
Stay clear of mower blades as long
as engine is running.
Keep a safe distance from machine.
Keep shields or covers in place
while machine is in operation.
Keep hands away from rotating
pulleys and belts.
Whirling blades! Keep hands and
feet away.
Beware of thrown objects.
794545
788844
Read Owner’s
Manual
Help Avoid Injury
s Operator training required.
s Know all controls.
s Keep shields in place.
s Maintain all safety devices.
s Look behind before backing.
s Keep children and others away.
s Stay clear of power driven parts.
s Do not operate where machine
could tip.
Before Starting
s Transmission must be
in neutral.
s Deck clutch switch
must be in off position.
s Check performance of all safety
interlock switches daily (including
operator presence switches).
While
Operating
s Never perform
maneuvers at
high speeds.
s Avoid sudden turns.
s Avoid quick movements
of steering controls.
s Reduce speed and use
extreme caution when
operating on slopes of
15 degrees or more.
Before
Leaving
Operating
Platform
s Place drive/steering
system in neutral position.
s Chock machine when
parked on a slope.
s Switch deck engagement
lever to off position.
s Turn engine off and remove
key.
Part Number
727453
Part Number
794545
Part Number
788844
Help Avoid Injury
Operator training required.
Know all controls.
Keep shields in place.
Maintain all safety devices.
Look behind before backing.
Keep children and others away.
Stay clear of power driven parts.
Do not operate where machine could
tip.
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