SAFETY RULES
& Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers
Be sure the area _sclear of other people before mowing.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers or children even w_th the blades
off.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al-
ways look down and behind before and while backing
Never carry children They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operat=on
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area
Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children
Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, rots, or bumps. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Use slowspeed Choose alow gear sothat you willnot have
to stop or shift while on the slope
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose tract=on,
disengage the blades and proceed slowly stra=ght down
the slope
If machine stops while going uphdl, d=sengage blades, shift
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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Look for this symbol to point out im-
portant safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!t! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: In order toprevent acciden-
tal starting when setting up, transport-
rag, adjusting or making repairs, al-
ways disconnect spark plug wire and
placa wire where itcannot contact spark
plug.
CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the
tractor.
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and car-
tain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
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