Troy-Bilt 13034 - Manual (Page 6)

Safety (continued)
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
3
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.
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 this
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.
SLOPE OPERATION
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.
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 it
an edge caves in.
5. When using attachments on slopes, use
wheel weights, as indicated in Section 2,
“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.
8. If unit is unable to continue moving
uphill, disengage attachment/PTO drive,
check area on ground immediately behind
unit, watch area to rear and proceed
backward slowly.
9. Do not operate unit on steep slopes
where there is a risk of an overturn. Do
not mow slopes with an incline of more
than 10“. Use slope gauge included with
your unit as an aid in determining the
incline of a slope.
10. Use extra care with grass catchers or
other attachments. These can change the
stability of unit.
11. Do not operate unit on wet grass.
Reduced traction could cause sliding.
12. Do not try to stabilize unit by putting
your foot to the ground.
13. Do not park unit on a hill.