Troy-Bilt GTX 20 - Manual (Page 6)

Safety (continued)
5. Disengage attachment/PTO drive
vi/hen transporting unit to work area
or when attachments are not in use.
6. Be aware of attachment discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone.
Do not operate mower decks without
either the entire grass catcher or the
guard in place.
7. If you strike a foreign object,
disengage attachment/PTO drive,
shut off engine, wait for all moving
parts to come to a stop and remove
ignition key. Inspect for and repair
any damage before operating
equipment again.
8. Never carry passengers. Passengers
interfere with the safe operation of
this unit. Passengers could be struck
by foreign objects and/or thrown
from unit and could be severely
injured.
9. Be sure area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area. Do not
operate unit with children, pets or
others nearby.
10. As a general rule, do not mow in
reverse. Disengage power to mower
attachments before backing up. If it is
absolutely necessary to back up:
a. Check area on ground directly
behind unit.
b. Continue to observe area down
and to rear while backing up.
11. Approach blind corners cautiously. 3.
12. Always observe the terrain. Watch for
and avoid obstacles. Stay away from
holes, ditches, soft or steep
embankments and other potentially
dangerous terrain. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
13. Wet surfaces reduce traction and
stability. Always maintain proper
traction. Grip the steering wheel
firmly.
14. Slow down before turning.
15. Do not install an automotive-type ball
hitch on this unit. When pulling
loads:
a. Use approved hitch points.
b. Limit loads to those which can be
safely controlled.
16. Watch out for traffic when operating
near or crossing roadways.
17. Never leave a running machine
unattended. Always turn off
attachment/PTO drive, set parking
brake, stop engine and remove key
before dismounting.
CHILDREN
7. Use extra care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees or other
objects that may obscure vision.
8. Keep children away while performing
maintenance or adjustments.
SLOPE OPERATION
1. Tragic accidents can occur if the
operator is not alert to the presence
of children. Children are often
attracted to the machine and the
mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last
saw them.
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Never allow children to operate this
unit, even under adult supervision.
Local regulations may restrict
operator age. Only allow responsible
adults, who are familiar with these
instructions, to operate this unit.
Never carry children as passengers.
Do not carry ANY passengers. They
may fall off and be seriously injured
or interfere with safe machine
operation.
Keep children out of the work area
and under the watchful care of
another responsible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if
children enter the area.
Before and when backing, look
behind and down for children.
1. Slopes are a major factor in loss-of-
control and tip-over accidents which
can result in severe injury or death.
All slopes require extra caution. If
you cannot back up the slope or if
you feel uneasy on it, do not operate
this unit on the slope.
2. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc. before operation
3. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
4. Always mow up and down the face of
slopes, never across. Do not mow
near dropoffs, ditches or
embankments. The unit could
suddenly overturn if a wheel goes
over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if
an edge caves in.
5. When using attachments on slopes,
use wheel weights, as instructed for
extra traction and correct balance.
6. Do not turn on slopes unless
necessary, and then, turn off
attachment/PTO drive and turn slowly
and gradually downhill.