Do not mow when the grass is wet
or heavy with dew.
Wet grass can build up on the un-
derside of the deck, creating an
imbalance through the blades and
spindles, causing possible damage
to the mower deck belt. Wet grass
also leaves unsightly clumps on the
lawn.
Should the mower deck become
plugged, raise deck, shut off engine,
set parking brake, and lock the deck
in the transport position.
Clean the underside of the mower
deck using a scraper.
Operate the mower only in daylight
or with good articial light.
9. MAINTENANCE(1)
1. Protect your eyes- Wear Safety
Glasses.
2. Never run the Ride on Mower
inside a closed area. Engine ex-
haust fumes can be lethal.
3. Always engage lift lockouts be-
fore servicing the mower.
4. Before performing any service
work, make sure hoists, floor
jacks, and jack stands are in good
working order and properly rated
to support the Ride on Mower.
5. Do not work under the Ride on
Mower unless they are secured
by a hoist and jack stands.
Never place any body part un-
derneath equipment or between
moveable parts even after Ride
on Mower has been turned off.
Hydraulic system leak downs, hy-
draulic system failures, mechani-
cal failures, or control lever move-
ment can cause mower and Ride
on Mower components to drop or
rotate unexpectedly and cause
serious injury or death.
6. Avoid injury, do not adjust, ser-
vice, clean, or unclog the mower
when the Ride on Mower engine
is running.
7. Frequently check the mower
blades.
They must be sharp and free of
nicks, cracks and securely fas-
tened.
8. Do not handle mower blades
with bare hands. Wear leather
gloves or wrap blades in the
area Where they will be handled.
Improper handling may result in
serious injury.
9. Your dealer can supply genuine
replacement blades. Non-genu-
ine blades may not meet original
equipment specifications and
may be dangerous if installed.