Troy-Bilt 13096 - Manual (Page 6)

Safety (continued)
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 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.
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
SLOPE OPERATION
1. Tragic accidents can occur if the
operator is not aiert to the presence of
chiidren. Chiidren are often attracted to
the machine and the mowing activity.
Never assume that chiidren wiil remain
where you last saw them.
2. 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 the
unit.
3. Never carry children as passengers.
Do not carry ANY passengers. They may
fall off and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
4. Keep children out of the work area and
under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
5. Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
6. Before and when backing, look behind
and down for small 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.
1. Slopes are a major factor in ioss-of-
control and tip-over accidents which can
resuit in severe injury or death. Aii
siopes require extra caution. If you
cannot back up the slope or if you feei
uneasy on it, do not operate this unit on
the siope.
2. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
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 indicated in Sections,
“Attachments and Kits”, for extra traction
and correct balance.
6. Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,
and then, turn off attachment drive and
turn slowly and gradually downhill.
7. Do not start or stop suddenly when
going up or down a slope. Keep all
movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or
direction. If the unit has a gear drive
transmission, choose a low gear so that
you will not have to stop or shift while on
the slope.