Poulan 425014X92E User Manual

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Slopes are a major factor related to loss of 
control and tip-over accidents, which can 
result in severe injury or death.  Opera-
tion on all slopes requires extra caution.  If 
you cannot back up the slope or if you feel 
uneasy on it, do not mow it.
•     Mow up and down slopes, not across.
•     Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or 

other hidden objects.  Uneven terrain 
could overturn the machine.  Tall grass 
can hide obstacles.

•     Choose a low ground speed so that 

you will not have to stop or shift while 
on the slope.

•     Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may 

lose traction.

      Always keep the machine in gear when 

going down slopes. Do not shift to 
neutral and coast downhill.

•     Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on 

a slope.  If the tires lose traction,  dis-
engage the blades and proceed slowly 
straight down the slope.

•     Keep all movement on the slopes slow 

and gradual.  Do not make sudden 
changes in speed or direction, which 
could cause the machine to roll over.

•     Use extra care while operating ma-

chine with grass catchers or other at-
tachments; they can affect the stability 
of the machine. Do no use on steep 
slopes.

•     Do not  try to stabilize the machine by 

putting your foot on the ground.

•     Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, 

or embankments.  The machine could 
suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the 
edge or if the edge caves in.

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.
•     Keep children out of the mowing area 

and in the watchful care of a respon-
sible adult other than the operator.

•     Be alert and turn machine off if a child 

enters the area.

•     Before and while backing, look behind 

and down for small children. 

•     Never direct discharged material 

toward anyone. Avoid discharging 
material against a wall or obstruction. 
Material may ricochet back toward the 
operator. Stop the blades when cross-
ing gravel surfaces.

•     Do not operate machine without the 

entire grass catcher, discharge guard, 
or other safety devices in place and 
working.

•     Slow down before turning.
•     Never leave a running machine 

unattended.  Always turn off blades, 
set parking brake, stop engine, and 
remove keys before dismounting.

•     Disengage blades when not mowing. 

Shut off engine and wait for all parts to 
come to a complete stop before clean-
ing the machine, removing the grass 
catcher, or unclogging the discharge 
guard.

•     Operate machine only in daylight or 

good artifi cial light.

•     Do not operate the machine while 

under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.

•     Watch for traffi c when operating near 

or crossing roadways.

•     Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

•     Always wear eye protection when oper-

ating machine.

•     Data indicates that operators, age 60 

years and above, are involved in a 
large percentage of riding mower-re-
lated injuries.  These operators should 
evaluate their ability to operate the 
riding mower safely enough to protect 
themselves and others from serious 
injury.

•     Follow the manufacturer’s recommen-

dation for wheel weights or counter-
weights.

•     Keep machine free of grass , leaves or 

other debris build-up which can touch 
hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. 
Do not allow the mower deck to plow 
leaves or other debris which can cause 
build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel 
spillage before operating or storing the 
machine. Allow machine to cool before
storage.