Troy-Bilt 900 User Manual

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Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product.  Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 
machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol
Description
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) 
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to 
assemble and operate
DANGER— ROTATING BLADES 
Never carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the blades off.
DANGER— ROTATING BLADES 
Always look down and behind before and while backing to avoid a back-over accident.
WARNING— ROTATING BLADES 
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the 
blade(s) can amputate hands and feet. 
WARNING—THROWN OBJECTS 
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.
WARNING—THROWN OBJECTS 
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.
BYSTANDERS
Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in 
operation.
WARNING— SLOPE OPERATION 
Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees.
WARNING— HOT SURFACE 
Engine parts, especially the muffler, become extremely hot during operation. Allow engine 
and muffler to cool before touching.
DANGER — ROTATING BLADES 
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover 
or grass catcher is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.
WARNING— TOWING 
Avoid jack-knifing when towing, go slow and make wide turns.