Download MTD 190-491 Specifications

IMPORTANT
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SAFEOPERATION
PRACTICES
AL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOUR_ELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
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UI_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 can result 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.
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GENERALOPERATION
the operator may be struck or pulled from the unit, which
Read,understand, and follow all instructionsin the r tanual and
could result in serious injury.
20. Disengage all attachment clutches, thoroughly depress the
on the machine before starting. Keep this rnanua in a safe
placefor future and regular reference and for orderil g replacebrake pedal, and shift into neutral before attempting to start
ment parts.
engine.
21. Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a
Only allow responsible individualsfamiliar with the il structions
to operate the machine. Know controls and how t } stop the
height no more than 10". Do not attempt to mow through
machine quickly.
unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves.
Do not put hands or feet under cutting deck or ne Lr rotating
Debris may build up on the mower deck or contact the engine
exhaust presenting a potential fire hazard.
parts.
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,, tc., which ,_kll.
SLOPEOPERATION
could be picked up and thrown by the blade. A sr _all object
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip-over
may have been overlooked and could be accidentally thrown by
accidents which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes
the mower in any direction and cause injury tc you or a
requireextra caution. If you cannotback up the slope or if you feel
bystander. To help avoid a thrown objects inj Jry, keep
uneasy on it, do not mow it.
children, bystanders and helpers at least 75 fee from the
For your safety, use the slope gauge includedas part of this manual
mower while it is in operation. Always wear safety jlasses or
to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly
safety goggles during operation or while perfc rming an
area. If the slope is greater than 15° as shown on the slope gauge,
adjustment or repair, to protect eyes from foreign ob ects. Stop
do not operate this unit on that area or serious injurycould result.
the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks or rc ]ds.
Be sure the area is clear of other people before mo' ling. Stop
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machine if anyone enters the area.
Mow up and down slopes, not across.
Never carry passengers.
Remove obstaclessuch as rocks, limbs, etc.
Disengage blade(s) before shifting into reverse and L]cking up.
Watch for holes, ruts or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the
Always look down and behind before and while backi lg.
machine. Tall grasscan hide obstacles.
Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge dir ,_ctionand
Use slow speed. Choose a low enough gear so that you will not
do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mow ;r without
have to stop or shift while on the slope. Always keep machine in
either the entire grass catcher or the chute guard in I: lace.
gear when going down slopes to take advantage of engine braking
Slow down before turning. Operate the machine ;moothly.
action.
Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or
Never leave a running machine unattended. Alwa_ s turn off
counterweights to improve stability.
blade(s), place transmission in neutral, set park b ake, stop
Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can
engine and remove key before dismounting.
changethe stability of the machine.
Turn off blade(s) when not mowing.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make
Stop engine and wait until blade(s) comes to a corr plete stop
sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid engagement or brakbefore (a) removing grass catcher or unclogging ch rote,or (b)
ing could causethe front of the machine to lift and rapidly flip over
making any repairs, adjusting or removing any grass _r debris.
backwards which could cause serious injury.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disenDo not operate the machine while under the in1 uence of
gage the blade(s) and proceed slowly straightdown the slope.
alcohol or drugs.
DO NOT:
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing ro_ :lways.
Do
not
turn
on
slopes
unless
necessary; then, turn slowly and
Use extra care when loading or unloading the macl ine into a
gradually
downhill,
if
possible.
trailer or truck. This unit should not be driven up +_rdown a
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.The mower
ramp onto a trailer or truck under power, becaus ._the unit
could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or
unit
must
could tip over, causing serious personal injury. The
ditch, or if an edge caves in.
be pushed manually on a ramp to load or unload prot erly.
Do nol mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could causesliding.
Never make a cutting height adjustment while ,_ngine is
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the
running if operator must dismount to do so.
ground.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitl ng slacks
Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
and shirts. Do not wear loose fitting clothes or jew _lry. They
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III. CHILDREN
it
in
bare
can be caught in moving parts. Never operate a u_
feet, sandals, or sneakers.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and
Check overhead clearance carefully before driving un Jer power
the mowing activity. Neverassume that children will remain where
lines, wires, bridges or low hanging tree branch, s, before
you last saw them.
entering or leaving buildings, or in any other situal on where