MTD 190-491 Specifications download pdf (Page 2)

IMPORTANT

SAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES

_ THIS SYMBOL POINTSOUTIMPORTANTSAF-TY INSTRUCTIONSWHICH, IFNOTFOLLOWED,COULDENDANGERTHE PERSON-

AL SAFETYAND/OR PROPERTYOF YOUR_ELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL

BEFOREATTEMPTINGTOOPERATEYOURUI_IT. WHENYOU SEETHIS SYMBOL-- Z_, HEEDITS WARNING.

Your lawn mower was bt lit to be operated accordingto the rules for safe operation in this manual. As

with any type of power el uipment, carelessnessor error on the part of the operator canresult in injury.

This lawn mower is capalie of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the

iollowing safety instructie_s couldresult in seriousinjury or death.

GENERALOPERATION

Read,understand, and follow all instructionsin the r

on the machine before starting. Keep this rnanua

placefor future and regular reference and for orderil

ment parts.

2. Only allow responsible individualsfamiliar with the il

to operate the machine. Know controls and how t

machine quickly.

3. Do not put hands or feet under cutting deck or ne

parts.

4. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,,

could be picked up and thrown by the blade. A sr

may have beenoverlooked and could be accidentally

the mower in any direction and cause injury tc

bystander. To help avoid a thrown objects inj

children, bystanders and helpers at least 75 fee

mower while it is in operation. Always wear safety

safety goggles during operation or while perfc

adjustment or repair, to protect eyesfrom foreign ob

the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks or rc

5. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mo'

machine if anyone enters the area.

6. Never carry passengers.

7. Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse and L

Always look down and behind before and while backi

8. Beaware of the mower and attachment discharge dir

do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mow

either the entire grass catcher or the chute guard in I:

9. Slow down before turning. Operate the machine

Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.

10. Never leave a running machine unattended. Alwa_

blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set park b

engine and remove key before dismounting.

11. Turn off blade(s) when not mowing.

12. Stop engine and wait until blade(s) comes to a corr

before (a) removing grass catcher or unclogging ch

making any repairs, adjusting or removing any grass

13. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

14. Do not operate the machine while under the in1

alcohol or drugs.

15. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing ro_

16. Use extra care when loading or unloading the macl

trailer or truck. This unit should not be driven up

ramp onto a trailer or truck under power, becaus

could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The

be pushed manually on a ramp to load or unload prot

17. Never make a cutting height adjustment while

running if operator must dismount to do so.

18. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitl

and shirts. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jew

can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a u_

feet, sandals, or sneakers.

19. Check overhead clearance carefully before driving un

lines, wires, bridges or low hanging tree branch,

entering or leaving buildings, or in any other situal

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could result in serious injury.

Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly depress the

brake pedal, and shift into neutral before attempting to start

engine.

Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a

height no more than 10". Do not attempt to mow through

unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves.

Debris may build up on the mower deck or contact the engine

exhaust presenting a potential fire hazard.

SLOPEOPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over

accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes

requireextra caution.If you cannotback up the slope or ifyou feel

uneasy on it, do not mow it.

For your safety, use the slope gauge includedas partof this manual

to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly

area. If the slope is greater than 15° as shown on the slope gauge,

do not operate this unit on that area or serious injurycould result.

DO:

Mow up and down slopes, not across.

Removeobstaclessuch as rocks, limbs,etc.

Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terraincould overturn the

machine. Tall grasscan hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low enough gear so that you will not

have to stop or shift while on the slope. Always keep machine in

gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking

action.

Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or

counterweights to improve stability.

Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can

changethe stability of the machine.

Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make

sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or brak-

ing could causethe front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over

backwards which could cause serious injury.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disen-

gagethe blade(s) and proceed slowly straightdown the slope.

DONOT:

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then, turn slowly and

gradually downhill, if possible.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.The mower

could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or

ditch, or if an edge caves in.

Do nol mow on wet grass. Reducedtraction could causesliding.

Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the

ground.

Do not usegrass catcher on steep slopes.

,_ III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the pres-

ence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and

the mowing activity. Neverassume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

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