Use and Care Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.

General Use:

Read all instructions in this operator’s manual and on the machine

before starting it. Ensure that you understand them and then abide

by them.

Learn how to use the machine and its controls safely and learn how

to stop quickly. Also learn to recognize the safety decals.

Only allow the machine to be used by adults who are familiar with its

use.

Make sure nobody else is in the area of the machine when you start the engine, engage the blades, or drive the

machine.

Stop the machine if someone enters the work area.

Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys, steel wire, etc. that may become caught in the blades or thrown.

DO NOT use this machine without the Discharge Chute in place.

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug before cleaning the discharge deck.

Never take passengers. The machine is only intended for use by one person.

Always look around before and during reversing maneuvers.

Slow down before turning.

Disengage the blades when not mowing.

Be careful when rounding fixed objects, so that the blades do not hit them.

Only operate the machine in daylight or other well-lit conditions.

Keep the machine a safe distance from holes or other irregularities in the ground.

Never use the machine if you are tired, if you have consumed alcohol or if you are taking other drugs or

medications that can affect your vision, judgment or coordination.

Beware of traffic when working near or crossing a road.

Never leave the machine unsupervised with the engine running.

Always shut down the blades, disengage the drive pedal, stop the engine and remove the ignition key before

leaving the machine.

Never allow children or other persons not trained in the use of the machine to use or service it. Local laws may

regulate the age of the user.

Make sure that you have first aid equipment close at hand when using the machine.

Never use the machine when barefoot. Always wear protective shoes or boots.

Always wear protective glasses or a full visor when assembling or driving.

Always wear ear protection.

Never wear loose clothing that can get caught in moving parts.

This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual. When

you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the

possibility of personal injury.

NOTE:

Refer to the Operation Controls

section of this manual before

attempting to operate the mower for

the first time.