SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
" Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci -
" Never carry passengers or children even with the blades den tal start ing when setting up, trans-
off. port ing, ad just ing or making repairs,
al ways dis con nect spark plug wire
" Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways
look down and behind before and while backing.and place wire where it can not contact
spark plug.
" Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured
or interfere with safe machine operation.
" Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful
care of another responsible adult.WARNING: Do not coast down a hill
in neutral, you may lose control of the
" Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.tractor.
" Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children.
" Mow up and down slopes (15 Max), not across.
WARNING: Tow only the attachments
" Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.that are rec om mend ed by and comply
" Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn with spec i ca tions of the man u fac tur er
the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.of your tractor. Use common sense
" Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have when towing. Operate only at the low-
to stop or shift while on the slope. est pos si ble speed when on a slope.
" Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, Too heavy of a load, while on a slope,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the is dan ger ous. Tires can lose trac tion
slope.with the ground and cause you to lose
" If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift con trol of your tractor.
into reverse and back down slowly.
" Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly
and gradually downhill, if possible.
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