Manual for 11-92

I. Training

• Read instructions carefully and be familiar with controls.
• Never allow children or unfamiliar persons to use the mower.
• Never mow when people, children, or pets are nearby.
• Operator is responsible for accidents.
• Do not carry passengers.
• Seek professional instruction emphasizing care, concentration, and control on slopes.

II. Preparation

• Wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
• Inspect the area and remove thrown objects.
• WARNING: Petrol is highly flammable. Refuel outdoors, do not smoke.
• Add fuel before starting, never when hot or running.
• If fuel spills, move machine and avoid ignition sources.
• Replace fuel caps securely.
• Replace faulty silencers.
• Inspect blades and bolts for wear/damage.

III. Operation

• Do not operate in confined spaces.
• Mow in daylight or good artificial light.
• Disengage blade clutches and shift to neutral before starting.
• Do not use on slopes over 10°.
• Exercise care on slopes to avoid overturning: do not stop/start suddenly uphill/downhill, engage clutch slowly, keep machine in gear downhill, keep speeds low, be alert for hazards.
• Never mow across slopes unless designed for it.
• Use care when pulling loads. Use approved hitch points.
• Limit loads to safe control.
• Do not turn sharply. Reverse with care.
• Use counterweights/wheel weights if suggested.
• Watch for traffic near roadways.
• Stop blades before crossing non-grass surfaces.
• Never direct discharge toward bystanders.
• Never operate with defective guards or without safety devices.
• Do not change engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
• Before leaving operator's position: disengage PTO, lower attachments, shift to neutral, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key.
• Disengage drive to attachments, stop engine, disconnect spark plug wire/remove key before cleaning, checking, repairs, or after striking an object, or if machine vibrates abnormally.
• Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not in use.
• Stop engine and disengage drive to attachment before refueling, removing grass catcher, or adjusting height (unless adjustable from operator's position).

IV. Maintenance and Storage

• Keep all nuts, bolts, screws tight.
• Never store with petrol in tank inside a building.
• Allow engine to cool before storing indoors.
• Keep engine, silencer, battery compartment, and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, grease.
• Check grass catcher for wear.
• Replace worn/damaged parts.
• Drain fuel tank outdoors.
• Beware of rotating blades on multi-bladed machines.
• Lower cutting means when parked/stored/unattended unless positively locked.
• WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire before setup, transport, adjustment, or repairs.

Service

• Provide model, type, serial number, date of purchase for spare parts.
• Always use original spare parts.
• Contact dealer for warranty service/repairs.