Safety Labels
Safety Label Location
Picture Note: Use label number listed in table below to locate complete text of safety label message following this illustration.
A - BYPASS VALVE LABEL M123057
B - AVOID INJURY FROM PINCH POINTS M148474
C - READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL M148314
D - KEEP CHILDREN AWAY FROM MOWER M148314
E - AVOID INJURY FROM TIPPING M148314
F - CAUTION HOT SURFACE (MOLDED INTO MUFFLER)
Pictorial Safety Signs
At several important places on this machine safety signs are affixed intended to signify potential danger. The hazard is identified by a pictorial in a warning triangle. An adjacent pictorial provides information how to avoid personal injury. These safety signs, their placement on the machine and a brief explanatory text are shown in this Safety section.
Avoid Injury From Pinch Points
• Keep fingers and hands away from pinch points.
Read Operator’s Manual
• This operator’s manual contains important information necessary for safe machine operation.
• Carefully read operator’s manual before operating machine.
• Observe all safety rules to avoid accidents.
Keep Children Away From Mower
• Mower can cause dismemberment or death.
• Stay a safe distance from the machine.
• Make sure children stay clear of mower at all times when engine is running.
Avoid Injury from Tipping
• Do not drive where tractor could slip, tip, or rollover.
• Do not drive on a slope with more than a 13˚ (23%) incline.
Bypass Valve Label
Read operator’s manual before operating the bypass valve.
Prevent hydrostatic damage. Push or pull machine by hand only. Do not use another vehicle to push or pull the machine.
Drawbar Load
Do not exceed recommended drawbar loads stated on label.
CAUTION - HOT SURFACE
Picture Note: No-text warning molded into muffler.
Do not touch engine muffler, it may be hot.
CE Certification Label
This information is provided on your machine to indicate the machine is certified and in compliance with European Directive Standards: 98/37/EC (before December 29, 2009) or 2006/42/EC (89/392/EEC).