Keepnuts and bolts, especiallyblade attachmentbolts,tight and keep equipment in good condition. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regu- larly. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing. Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or al- low objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when sewicing them. Check brake operation frequently. Ad- just and service as required. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area. Never carry passengers or children even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless abso- lutely necessary. Always |ook down and behind before and while backing. Never carry children: They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. 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 recks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obsta- cles. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. if tires Iosa traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift into reverse and back down slowly.
Do not turn on slopes unless neces- sary, and then, tum slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. tAhCAUTION: Tow o.nly _ atta._men.ts at are recommeno_a by aria comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common sense when towing. Operate only at the lowest pos- sibio speed when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the ground and cause you to loss control of your trac- tor. ALook for this symbol to point out impor- tant safety preca[Jtions. It fneans CAU- TIONItt BECOME AWAREII! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. c,AeCA.Ul_.IO.N:
In order to.prevent.acci- nta=starting wnen setting up, trans- porting, adjusting or making repairs al- ways disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug. _kCAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in neutral, you may lose control of the trac- tor. &WARN.IN.G: Th.e engi.ne exhaus.t from this pro chemicals Known to the State of Califomia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 4