SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation Practices for Riding Vehicles
As Recommended by American National Standards Institute
1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly, READ THIS
INSTRUCTION BOOK and any instructions furnished with
attachments.
2. Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow
adults to operate tt without proper instruction.
3, Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks, etc.) which might
be discharged by the machine,
4. Handle gasoline with care, It is highly flammable.
a. Use an approved gasoline container.
b. Never remove the fuel cap or add gasoline to a running
orhot engine oran engine that has not been allowed to cool
for several minutes after running, Never fill the fuel tank
indoors. Clean up spilled gasoline.
c. Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are
dangerous,
5. Always wear safety glasses or a eye shield when you operate
the unit to protect your eyes from foreign objects that can be
thrown from the unit, Always wear eye protection when you
make an adjustment or repairs to the unit.
6. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
7, Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into neutral
before attempting to start the engine,
8. Disengage power attachment(s) when transporting or not
in use.
9, Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphil] ordownhill,
Mow upand down the face of steep slopes;never across the
face, See the "Guide" in the back this book to check for
safe operation,
1O, Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes and in
sharpturns to prevent tipping or loss of control. Beespecially
cautious when changing directions on slopes.
11, Stay alert for holes, rocks, roots in the terrain, and other
hidden hazards, Keep away from drop-offs,
12. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
b. Limit loads to those you can safety control.
c, Do not turn sharply. Use care when baektng,
d, Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when suggested
in the instruction book.
13. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
14. When using any atiachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the unit
while in operation.
15. Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop the engine
before 1eaving the operator's position.
16. To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine free of grass, leaves,
or excessive grease.
17, The vehicle and attachments must bestopped and inspected
for damage after striking a foreign object, All damage must
be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment.
18, Donot change the engine governorsettings oroverspeed the
engine.
19. When using the vehicle with a mower, proceed as follows:
a. Mow only in daylight or tn good a_ifieiat light2
b, Never make a cutting height adjustment while the
engine is running if the operator must dismount.
c. Stop the engine before removing agrass catcher or
unclogging the chute,
d. Check the blade(s) and mounting nut(s) for proper tight-
ness at frequent intervals, Frequently check the blade for
wear or damage such as cracks and nicks, A blade that is
bent or damaged must be immediately replaced with a
factory replacement blade. For safety, replace the blade
every two years, Frequently check the nut(s) that hold the
blade(s). Replace damaged nuts and tighten loose nuts, ,'
20. Disengage power to the mower before backing up. Do not
mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only
after careful observation of the entire area behind the
mower.
21. Under normal usage, the grass catcher bag material" is
subject to deterioration and wear. It should be checked
frequently for bag replacement. Replacement bags should be
checked to ensure compliance with the original manufac-
turers recommendations or specifications.
22. Donot operate the mowerwithout either the grass catcher or
guards in place, Read the instructions provided with the
grass catcher.
23, Do not carry passengers, Do not mow when children and
others are present.
24. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
25. Take atl possible precautions when leaving the vehicle
unattended, such as disengaging the blade engagement _
control lever, lowering the attachment(s), shifting into neutral,
setting the parking brake, stopping the engine, and removing
the key.
26, Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condi-
tion, and keep safety devices in place and working,
27. Disengage power to attachment(s) and stop the engine
before making any repairs or adjustments, The carburetor
can be adjusted with the engine running.
28, Wa!!; for all movement to stopbeforeservicing any part of the
29, ;:;Read and follow the instructions in this book concern ng
safety, and op§ration of the mower.
WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and must not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system isequipped with aspark arrester meeting applicable local or state
laws (if any), If a spark arrester is used, it must be maintained in effect!re working order by the operator,
In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code), Other states may have similar
laws, Federal laws apply on federal lands, See an Authorized Service Center for a spark attester for the muffler,
Look for this symbol to point out important safety
precautions. It means: "Attentionl Become Alertl
Your Safety Is Involved/p
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