Manual for T100 SERIES

General Operation

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate.
• Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate this machine.
• Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects.
• Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders, etc.
• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation.
• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while not cutting grass.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Never carry passengers.
• Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while backing.
• Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly.
• Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, etc.
• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.
• Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch.

Slope Operation

• Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over accidents.
• Mow up and down slopes, not across. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects.
• Use slow speed.
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.
• Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass.
• Do not attempt to coast downhill.
• Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments on slopes greater than 5 degrees.

Children

• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and in watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the area.
• Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children.
• Never carry children.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision.
• To avoid back-over accidents, always disengage the cutting blade(s) before shifting into Reverse.
• Keep children away from hot or running engines.
• Remove key when machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this machine.

Towing

• Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
• Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.