• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so
thatyou will not have to stop or shift
while on the slope.
• Avoidstarling or stopping on a slope. If
tires lose traction, disengage the
blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
• If machine stopswhile going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse
and back down slowly.
• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-
sary, and then, tum slowlyand gradu-
ally downhill, if possible.
,_Look for this symbolto point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERTII! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: In orderto prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transpeYdng,adjusting or making repairs,
always disconnectspark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contactspark
plug.
CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill
in neutral, you may lose control of the
tractor.
,_ CAUTION: Tow onlythe attachments
that are recommended by and comply
with specificationsof the manufacturer of
yourtractor. Use common sense when
towing. Operate only at the lowest
possiblespeed when on a slope, Too
heavy of a load. while on a slope, is
dangerous. Tires can lose tractionwith
the ground and cause you to lose control
ofyourtractor,
_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of
its constituents,and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals
knownto the State of California tocause
cancer and birth defects or other repro-
ductive harm.
_WARNING: Battery posts,terminals
and related accessodes contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birthdefects orother repraducUveharm.
Wash hands after handling.
