Safe
Operation
Practices
General Operation:
14.Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways. This machine is not intended for use on
any public roadway.
1.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
15.
Do not operate the machine while under the influ-
ence of alcohol or drugs.
16.
17.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Never carry passengers.
2.
3.
Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them
quickly.
18.Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse.
Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before
and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.
19.Slow down before turning. Operate the machine
smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive
speed.
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
this machine. Children 14 years old and over should
read and understand the operation instructions and
safety rules in this manual and should be trained and
supervised by a parent.
20.Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine
and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop
before removing grass catcher, emptying grass,
unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or
making any adjustments.
feet from the machine while it is in operation. Stop 21.Never leave a running machine unattended. Always
turn off blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set
parking brake, stop engine and remove key before
dismounting.
4.
5.
Never allow adults to operate this machine without
proper instruction.
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury,
keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least
75
machine if anyone enters the area.
6.
7.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to
be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys,
and other foreign objects which could be picked up
and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause
serious personal injury.
22.Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck. This unit should not
be driven up or down ramp(s), because the unit
could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The
unit must be pushed manually on ramp(s) to load or
unload properly.
This symbol points
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of
material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the
like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction which may cause discharged material to
ricochet back toward the operator.
out important safety
instructions which, if
not followed, could
23.Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a
burn. Do not touch.
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
instructions in this man-
ual before attempting to
operate this machine.
Failure to comply with
these instructions
8.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
24.Check overhead clearances carefully before driving
operation and while performing an adjustment or
under low hanging tree branches, wires, door open-
repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which
ings etc., where the operator may be struck or pulled
ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes.
from the unit, which could result in serious injury.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting 25.Disengage all attachment clutches, depress the
slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes and jewelry
brake pedal completely and shift into neutral before
can be caught in movable parts. Never operate this
attempting to start engine.
machine in bare feet or sandals.
9.
26.Your machine is designed to cut normal residential
grass of a height no more than 10”. Do not attempt to
mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture)
or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may
contact the engine exhaust and/or build up on the
mower deck presenting a potential fire hazard.
10.
11.
Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate
the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass
catcher in its proper place.
may result in personal
injury. When you see
this symbol, HEED ITS
WARNING.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under
the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can
amputate hands and feet.
27. Use only accessories and attachments approved for
this machine by the machine manufacturer. Read,
understand and follow all instructions provided with
the approved accessory or attachment.
12.
13.
A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause
blade contact or thrown object injuries.
28.Data
indicates that operators, age 60 years and
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks,
or roads and while not cutting grass.
above, are involved in a large percentage of riding
mower-related injuries. These operators should
evaluate their ability to operate the riding mower
safely enough to protect themselves and others from
serious injury.
Your
Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
29.If situations occur which are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment. Contact your
customer service representative for assistance.
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual and on
the machine.
| Categories | Lawn Mower Manual, MTD Lawn Mower Manuals, Yard Man Lawn Mower Manuals |
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