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 starting when setting up, trans-
off. port ing, ad just ing or making repairs,
" Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways al ways dis con nect spark plug wire
look down and behind before and while backing.and place wire where it can not contact
" Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured spark plug.
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
" Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.in neutral, you may lose control of the
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 possible 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 control 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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