Troy-Bilt 14094 - Manual (Page 4)

Safety (continued)
• Familiarize yourself with all safety and
operation decals on unit and
attachments. If these decals are
damaged or not legible, clean or
replace them as needed.
• Never allow children to operate 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.
• Wear proper clothing when operating
unit. Always wear sturdy footwear
(preferably steel-toed shoes) and
hearing protection during operation.
a. Wear heavy leather gloves
whenever servicing unit.
b. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing,
jewelry, scarves, ties, etc., which
may get caught in moving parts.
Tie up or restrain long hair.
c. Do not operate unit while barefoot.
Do not wear sandals.
d. Wear long trousers,
e. Wear hearing protection and safety
glasses with side shields.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill
or under the influence of alcohol
and/or other drugs.
Before Operation
• Clear work area of objects such as
rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be
picked up and thrown by mower
blades.
• Keep unit in safe operating condition.
Check ail hardware for tightness
(especially blade mounting
hardware—check for proper torque
specifications frequently in this area,
see page 10).
• Inspect mower blades for wear or
damage. Broken pieces thrown from a
worn or damaged blade can cause
serious injury.
Do not operate unit without safety
devices and shields in place and
operating properly.
Use this attachment only on tractors
approved for use with this attachment.
Contact our service department to
determine whether this attachment is
approved for use with a specific
tractor.
CORRECT ANY MALFUNCTION
BEFORE USING THIS UNIT!
Operation
• Remain seated when starting engine
and during operation. Do not try to
stabilize unit by putting your foot to
the ground.
• Keep hands, feet, face, hair and
clothing away from rotating parts.
Stop engine before removing grass
catcher or unclogging chute.
• Be aware of attachment discharge
direction and do not point it at anyone.
Do not operate unit without either the
entire grass catcher or the guard in
place.
• Be sure area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop unit if anyone
enters the area. Do not operate this
unit with children, pets or others
nearby.
• 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.
• Never leave machine unattended.
• Watch for traffic when operating near
or crossing roadways.
If you strike a foreign object,
disengage attachment (PTO) drive,
shut off engine, wait for all moving
parts to come to a stop and remove
ignition key. Inspect for and repair any
damage before operating equipment
again.
Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary. If it is absolutely
necessary to mow in reverse:
a. Check area on the ground directly
behind unit.
b. Continue to observe area down and
to rear while running in reverse.
Turn off blades/disengage attachment
/PTO drive when transporting unit to
the work area or when attachments are
not in use.
Mow only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
Never dismount to make a cutting
height adjustment while the engine is
running.
Shut off engine and disengage
attachment/PTO drive, set parking
brake and remove key before leaving
unit and unclogging discharge chute or
mounting the grass catcher.
Never dismount tractor to make a
cutting height adjustment while engine
is running.
Children
• 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.
• Never allow children to operate unit,
even under adult supervision. Local
regulations may restrict operator age.