Instruction manual

WARNING

• The grass discharge chute deflector must be installed at all times and in the down position except that it

may be raised when cleaning out the deck, or a grass catcher is installed or a mulch kit and block-off plate

is properly installed.

• If the mower discharges grass clogs, turn off the blade clutch switch, apply the parking brake, stop the

engine and remove the key before removing obstruction(s).

• Keep all shields and covers in place, namely, all blade and belt covers, engine shields, and grass

discharge chute deflector.

• Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts, especially the rear wheels, blades, engine

flywheel, belts and pulleys.

• DO NOT touch engine, muffler or hydraulic system while engine is running or soon after it is stopped.

These areas can be so hot as to cause severe burns.

• Clean grass, leaves and lubricant spills from surfaces after use to prevent fire hazard.

• Be alert for traffic when crossing roads or operating near roadways.

• Before climbing curbs, crossing gravel drives, sidewalks or roads, turn off the blades and wait for them to

stop, and then place deck into transport position.

1.11 Safety for Maintenance

• Repairs carried out by untrained or unauthorized personnel may result in personal injury or serious

malfunction of the Stander X.

• If Guarding is removed for inspection and component replacement, ensure the parking brake is applied

and key is removed prior to inspecting or making repairs and that the guarding is replaced before

operation.

1.12 Operation in Forward Direction

Operate the mower slowly until you become familiar with how the mower operates. Do not operate the

mower faster than conditions allow. For example, hills, wet or bumpy ground, dim light or high grass are all

conditions requiring slower speeds. Never operate the mower at the highest speed unless you are on level,

wide, open areas of clearly visible ground or transporting on paved areas. Speeding with any mower is

dangerous, and so is traveling faster than conditions should permit on this mower. Sudden stops from

excessive speed or falling off the mower may cause serious injury or death.

1.13 Operation in Reverse

Keep both feet on the foot platform at all times. Look behind you before backing to prevent injuring yourself

or anyone behind you. Operate the mower very slowly, inching it backward until you become familiar with

how the mower operates. Always operate slowly if in an awkward location or position. While backing up

never place your foot or feet near the wheels or the mower deck to prevent serious personal injury. The

control system is equipped with a return to neutral from reverse spring. This is to aid the operator in

returning the mower to neutral after a reverse maneuver.

1.14 Zero-Radius Turn Operation

During zero-radius turns (when one mower wheel rotates backwards while the other rotates forward) drive

extra slowly to reduce the possibility of losing traction, or control, or becoming dizzy. This will help prevent

you from being thrown off the mower or into the control levers. Be aware that if you do a turn on a slope you

may go through all of the orientations to a slope mentioned below and must handle the mower accordingly.