Bolens 134-585A - Manual (Page 2)

I M P O R T A N T
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR ELECTRIC RIDER
1 Know the controls and how to
stop quickly—READ THE
OWNER'S MANUAL.
2 Do not allow children to operate
vehicle. Do not allow adults to
operate it without proper in­
structions.
3 Do not carry passengers. KEEP
CHILDREN AND PETS A SAFE
DISTANCE AWAY.
4 Clear work area of objects
which might be picked up and
thrown.
5 Place the clutch lockout in the
disengaged position and shift
into neutral before attempting
to start the drive motor.
6 Stop motors before leaving
operator position.
7 Stop motors before making
any repairs or adjustments.
8 Disengage power by turning off
switch when transporting or
not in use.
9 Take all possible precautions
when leaving vehicle unat­
tended such as shifting into
neutral, setting parking brake,
stopping cutting deck blades,
drive motor and removing key.
10 Do not stop or start suddenly
when going uphill or downhill.
Mow up and down face of steep
slopes, at a slow forward speed,
never across the face.
11 Reduce speed on slopes and in
sharp turns to prevent tipping
or loss of control. Exercise
extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
12 Stay alert for holes in terrain
and other hidden hazards.
13 Use care when pulling loads.
safely control and to limit
current draw of drive motor.
a Use only approved drawbar
hitch points.
b Limit loads to those you can
safely control.
c Do not turn sharply. Use care
when backing.
14 Watch for traffic when crossing
or near roadways.
15 When mowing, be careful not
to direct discharge from mower
toward bystanders. Do not
allow anyone near vehicle while
in operation.
16 The gasses produced while the
batteries are being charged are
highly combustible. Never use
a match or any open flame to
check the water level in the
battery.
17 Keep the vehicle and attach­
ment's) in good operating con­
dition, and keep safety devices
in place. Use guards as in­
structed in owner's manual.
18 Keep all nuts, bolts and screws
tight or in proper adjustment to
be sure the equipment is in safe
working condition.
19 To reduce fire hazard keep
drive motor free of grass and
leaves.
20 The drive motor and cutting
motors should be stopped and
the key removed before in­
specting for damage after strik­
ing a foreign object, and the
damage should be repaired be­
fore restarting and operating
the equipment.
21 When using the vehicle proceed
as follows:
(1) Mow only in daylight or
in good artificial light.
( 2 )
Never make a cutting height
adjustment while the
motor is running if opera­
tor must dismount to do
so.
(3) Stop the drive and cutting
deck motors, remove key,
before removing grass
catcher and/or unclogging
chute.
(4) Check blade mounting nuts
for proper tightness at fre­
quent intervals.
22 Check grass catcher bags fre­
quently for wear or deteriora­
tion. Replace with new bags for
safety protection.