Manual for P145107PH

I. TRAINING

• Read and understand the instructions.
• Never allow children or unfamiliar people to use the mower.
• Never mow near people, children, or pets.
• The operator is responsible for accidents.
• Do not carry passengers.
• Seek professional instruction emphasizing care, concentration, and control on slopes.

II. PREPARATION

• Inspect and remove debris to reduce fire risk.
• Wear sturdy footwear and long trousers; no bare feet or open sandals.
• Inspect the area and remove objects that could be thrown.
• WARNING: Petrol is flammable. Refuel outdoors, do not smoke, add fuel before starting the engine, and never refuel a hot engine.
• Spilled petrol requires moving the machine away from the area and avoiding ignition sources.
• Replace fuel tank caps securely.
• Replace faulty silencers.
• Visually inspect blades and bolts for wear or damage, replace in sets.

III. OPERATION

• Do not operate in confined spaces.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Disengage blade clutches and shift to neutral before starting.
• Do not use on slopes over 5°.
• Be extra careful on grass slopes to avoid overturning (no sudden stops/starts, engage clutch slowly, keep machine in gear downhill, maintain low speeds on slopes/turns, watch for hazards, never mow across slopes unless designed for it).
• Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
• Use only approved drawbar hitch points.
• Limit loads to what you can control.
• Do not turn sharply. Be careful when reversing.
• Use counterweights or wheel weights if suggested.
• Watch out 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.
• Before leaving operator's position: disengage PTO, lower attachments, shift to neutral, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key.
• Disconnect spark plug wire before cleaning, checking, repairing, or after striking an object.
• Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not in use.
• Stop engine and disengage drive before refueling.

IV. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

• Keep nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
• Never store with fuel in a building where fumes could ignite.
• Allow engine to cool before storing.
• Keep engine, silencer, etc., free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce fire hazard.
• Check grass catcher for wear.
• Replace worn or damaged parts.
• Drain fuel tank outdoors if necessary.
• Be aware that rotating one blade can cause others to rotate on multi-bladed machines.
• Lower cutting means when parking, storing, or leaving unattended unless a positive mechanical lock is used.
• WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire before setup, transport, adjustment, or repairs to prevent accidental starting.