OperatorSafety
ReadthesesafetyruJesandfoiJowthemcJoseJy.Failureto obeytheserules couJdresult in lossof controJof unit,
severepersonal injuryor deathtoyou, or bystanders,or damageto propertyor equipment.The,_,triangJe in text
signifiesimportantcautionsor warningswhichmustbefollowed.
GeneralWarnings
*Knowthe unit's controls and how to stop quickly. READ
THEOPERATOR'SMANUALS.
,Readand obeyall safety decals.
Onlyallow responsible adults, who arefamiliar with the
instructions, to operatethe unit.
Disengagethe PTO.Shutoff the engineandwait for
all moving parts to stop beforeattaching, adjusting, or
disconnecting any part ofthe collection system.
Checkthe collection systemto make sureit is bolted
tightly to the unit.
DONOToperatethe unit without eitherthe entiregrass
catcheror the deflector in place.
Turn off the PTOto disengagethe bladeswhen not
mowing.
DONOTmow in reverseunless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before andwhile travelling
in reverse.
DONOTturn sharply whentravelling alongsidea building
or any object. Slow down beforeturning.
DONOTcarry passengers.
When collection system is removed from the mower
deck,the deflector must be properly installed.
Collectorbagsare subject to deterioration andwear
during normal use. inspectthe bagperiodically for tears,
holes, or weak spots and replacewith a new bagthat
meetsmanufacturer's durability standards.
,Foraddedstability and to preventtipping or loss of
control:
a.Use reducedspeedon unevenground andwhen
turning corners.
b. Reduceloadson hillsides. It is recommendedthat the
collection system be kept only half full when negotiating
anyslopes. Startmowing on slopeswhen the collection
system is empty.
c. Mow up anddown the face of slopes; neveracross
the face of any slope.
o Never operate on slopesgreater than17.6% (10°).
Safety Decals
Severalsafety labelsare installed on the unit to remindyou
of important information while you are operatingyour unit.
All DANGER,WARNING, CAUTIONand instructional mes-
sageson your rider, attachments and mower should be
carefully read andobeyed. Personalbodily injury can result
whenthese instructions are not followed. Thesafetydecals
below areon your product.
If anydecals are lost or damaged, replacethem at once.
Seeyour localdealerfor replacements.
Theselabelsare easily appliedand will act as a con-
stant visual reminderto you, and others who may usethe
equipment,to follow the safety instructions necessaryfor
safe,effectiveoperation.
Attachment Decal
Decal- WARNINGThrown ObjectsHazard
PartNumber 1732819
