Dismounting to Inspect Mower

1. Help prevent serious injury. Keep hands and feet away from blades and the discharge opening.

   Do not step on either side of the mower deck when mounting and dismounting the machine. Mount and dismount the machine using the front foot plate.

   Park machine on a hard, level surface.

2. Push down on back of PTO switch to disengage PTO.

3. Move motion control levers to the neutral lock position.

4. Lock park brake.

5. Stop engine and remove key. Wait for mower blades to stop turning before leaving operator’s seat.