Operator's Manual

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– The machine speed should be kept low on slopes
and during tight turns.
– Stay alert for humps and hollows and other hidden
hazards.
– Never mow across the face of the slope, unless the
machine is designed for that purpose.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards.
• Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
– Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
– Limit loads to those you can safely control.
– Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.
– Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when
suggested in the operator’s manual.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
• Stop the blades from rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
• When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.
• Never operate the machine with damaged guards,
shields, or without safety protective devices in place. Be
sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted properly, and
functioning properly.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive
speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
• Before leaving the operator’s position:
– Stop on level ground.
– Disengage the power take-off and lower the
attachments.
– Change into neutral and set the parking brake.
– Stop the engine and remove the key.
• Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine, and
disconnect the spark plug wire(s) or remove the ignition
key:
– before clearing blockages;
– before checking, cleaning, or working on the
machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment;
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
• Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or
not is use.
• Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment:
– before refuelling;
– before making height adjustment unless adjustment
can be made from the operator’s position.
• Reduce the throttle setting before stopping engine and,
if the engine is provided with a fuel shut-off valve, turn
the fuel off at the conclusion of mowing.
• Never raise deck with the blades running.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of
a clear path.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks.
• Do not operate the mower under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
• The operator shall turn on flashing warning lights, if
provided, whenever traveling on a public road, except
where such use is prohibited by law.
Maintenance and Storage
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or
spark.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure
and do not store near flame.
• To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer/muffler, battery compartment, cutting units,
drives, and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
• On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one
blade can cause other blades to rotate.
• When machine is to be parked, stored, or left
unattended, lower the cutting units unless a positive
mechanical lock is provided.
• Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, move traction
pedal to Neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and
remove key and disconnect spark plug wire. Wait for all
movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or
repairing.