National Mower HYDRO HYD70OM-8/99 - Manual (Page 3)

NATIONAL HYDRO 70" TRIPLEX ®
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National Mower Safe Operation Practices
For Riding Mowers
IMPORTANT
WARNING– California, USA residents are required by law (CA PRC 4442 & CA H & SC 13005) to equip their
engines with spark arresters when operating in flammable vegitation. Arresters must be obtained from your
engine dealer and are not available from National Mower Company.
1. Know control functions and how to stop quickly. READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
2. Do not allow children to operate the mower. Do not allow adults to operate the mower without proper
instruction.
3. Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets at a safe distance from an operating mower.
4. Clear the work place of objects which might be picked up by the blades and thrown.
5. To start engine, operator must be seated, reel control must be disengaged and foot control must be in
neutral.
6. Take all possible precautions when leaving the mower unattended, such as shifting into neutral, stopping
the engine and removing the ignition key.
7. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Use extreme caution when mowing on slopes.
8. Reduce travel speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control. Use extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
9. Watch for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.
10.
Watch for dangerous traffic when crossing or near roadways.
11. Never direct the discharge of material from operating reels toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the
mower during operation.
12. Handle gasoline with CAUTION - it is highly flammable.
a. Use an approved gasoline container.
b. Never fill the fuel tank indoors. Wipe spilled gas immediately.
c. Open garage doors to allow ventilation if engine is run inside-exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not
run engine in any enclosed area.
13. Keep the mower in good operating condition. Make sure that all safety switches are operating properly
and all safety guards are in place at all times, except during servicing.
14. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the mower is in a safe working condition.
15. Never store the mower, with gasoline in the tank, inside a building where the fumes could reach an open
flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
16. Keep the engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease to reduce a fire hazard.
17. The mower and reels should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. The
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the mower.
18. Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine.
19. Proceed as follows when mowing.
a. Mow only in the daylight or in good artificial light.
b. Never make a cutting height adjustment while the engine (motor) is running.
c. Shut the engine (motor) off when removing grass or unclogging reels.