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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
4. In case of a system fault or a complete loss of battery power,
the riding mower can freewheel on a hill. Depress the brake
pedal to maintain control and stop the riding mower. Restart
the riding mower. If the system fault problem persists,
contact your authorized service dealer.
5. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands
and feet.
6. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects.
Uneven terrain could overturn the riding mower. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
7. Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under
low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings, etc., where
the operator may be struck or pulled from the riding mower,
which could result in serious injury.
8. Never leave a running riding mower unattended. Always turn
off blade(s), set the parking brake, press Start/Stop button,
and remove key before dismounting.
9. Turn off blade(s), set parking brake, press Start/Stop button
and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before
removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute,
removing any grass or debris, or making any adjustments.
10. Your riding mower is designed to cut normal residential grass
of a height no more than 10 inches (25.4 cm). Do not attempt
to mow through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture)
or piles of dry leaves. Dry grass or leaves may contact hot
surfaces and/or build up on the riding mower deck presenting
a potential fire hazard.
11. Turn off blade(s) before traveling in reverse. Back up slowly.
Always look down and behind before and while backing to
avoid a back-over accident.
12. Never carry passengers.
13. Stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) from drop-offs, ditches,
embankments, or the edge of water. The riding mower could
suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff, ditch,
or if an edge caves in.
14. A missing or damaged chute deflector, mulch plug, or
entire grass catcher can cause blade contact or thrown
object injuries.
15. Do not operate the riding mower without the chute deflector,
mulch plug, or entire grass catcher in its proper place.
16. Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.
These can change the stability of the riding mower. Always
follow the attachment manufacturer’s instructions.
17. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads
and while not cutting grass.
18. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways. This riding mower is not intended for use on any
public roadway.
19. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
20. Do not operate the riding mower while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
21. Slow down before turning. Operate the riding mower
smoothly. Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.
22. Motors may become hot and can cause serious burn injuries.
Do not touch. Allow the riding mower to cool for five minutes
before attempting any service.
23. Do not turn off riding mower and freewheel downhill. Over-
speeding may cause the operator to lose control of the riding
mower resulting in serious injury or death.
CHILDREN
1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the riding mower and the mowing activity. They do not
understand the dangers. Never assume that children will
remain where you last saw them.
2. Keep bystanders, children, and pets inside during operation
under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator. Stop the riding mower if anyone enters the area.
3. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. They
may fall off or interfere with safe tractor operation, causing
serious injury or death.
4. Children who have been given rides in the past could
suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be
run over or backed over by the tractor, causing serious injury
or death.
5. Be alert and turn riding mower off if a child or bystander
enters the area.
6. To avoid back-over accidents, always look behind and down
for small children.
7. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your vision of a
child who may run into the path of the riding mower.
8. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate
this riding mower. Children 14 and over should read and
understand the instructions and safe operation practices in
this manual and on the riding mower and should be trained
and supervised by an adult.
9. Do not allow any child to joy ride on the riding mower. The
riding mower is not a toy or a go-cart. Warn your children
that the riding mower can be dangerous and they must stay
away from it at all times.
10. Keep children away from a hot or running riding mower. They
can suffer burns from hot motors.
11. Remove key when riding mower is unattended to prevent
unauthorized operation. Make certain the key is inaccessible
to small children.