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Operator Safety
Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to obey these rules could result in loss of control of
unit, severe personal injury or death to you, or bystanders, or damage to property or equipment. The triangle
in text signifies important cautions or warnings which must be followed.
GENERAL WARNING
• Know the unit’s controls and how to stop quickly. READ
THE OPERATOR’S MANUALS.
• Read and obey all safety decals.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate the unit.
• Disengage the PTO. Shut off the engine and wait for
all moving parts to stop before attaching, adjusting, or
disconnecting any part of the collection system.
• Use only attachments or accessories designed for
your machine. See your dealer for a complete list of
recommended attachments or accessories.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
• Never direct discharge towards bystanders.
• Make sure all hardware is secure and that dozer blade
is in good operating condition.
• Check to be sure all safety devices and shields are in
place.
• Check that all adjustments are correct before using this
unit.
• Gasoline is highly flammable. Follow all precautions
listed in your tractor’s operator’s manual.
• Always wear eye protection while operating and
performing adjustments to protect eyes from debris
thrown by the dozer.
• Turn off the PTO to disengage the blades when not
mowing.
• DO NOT mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while
travelling in reverse.
• DO NOT turn sharply when travelling alongside a
building or any object. Slow down before turning.
• DO NOT carry passengers.
• For added stability and to prevent tipping or loss of
control:
a. Use reduced speed on uneven ground and when
turning corners.
b. Reduce loads on hillsides. It is recommended that the
collection system be kept only half full when negotiating
any slopes. Start mowing on slopes when the collection
system is empty.
c. Mow up and down the face of slopes; never across
the face of any slope.
• Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6% (10°).
WARNING
ALWAYS shut off the tractor. Disengage the PTO, and
allow all moving parts to stop BEFORE disconnecting or
clearing tube, or emptying catcher.
Before leaving the operator’s position for any reason,
engage the parking brake, disengage the PTO, stop the
engine and remove the key.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine, rider and mower
free of grass, leaves and excess grease. Do not stop
or park rider over dry leaves, grass or combustible
materials.
CAUTION
Before you begin operating the unit be certain you have
read all of the safety and operational information of this
instruction sheet, as well as the Operator’s Manual for
the tractor and any other attachments.
