Safety Instructions14SAFETY, CONTROL, AND INSTRUCTION DECALSSafety, Control, and Instruction Decals are installed on the machine;if any are missing, illegible, or damaged, a replacement should be ordered and installed beforeputting the machine into operation. The Decal Part Number is listed below and in the Parts Manual.Location: Deck Carrier FramePart Number: 8600-148600-141.1. Warning – do not operate the machine with thedeck tilted up.Location: Chassis Member Behind TransaxlesPart Number: 9804-19804-11.1. Neutral Lock● Lift and move back to engage step to unlocktransmission and allow machine to freewheel.Location: Engine BracePart Number: 8600-128600-121.1. Warning – carbon monoxide (CO) poisoninghazard.● CO emitted by a running engine can be deadly.● Do not operate indoors or in other enclosedareas.Location: Deck Carrier FramePart Number: 8600-151.1. Warning – lock deck tiltup hinge before operating the machine.1. Grease PTO shaft joints every 8 hours.Location: PTO Guard on DeckPart Number: 8746-2Location: Each End of Mower DeckPart Number: 8600-281. Warning – thrown object hazard.● Keep bystanders away from the machinewhen operating.● Clear lawn of debris before operating.● Keep any discharge deflector in place and inthe lowest position.2. Warning – rotating mower blades are a cutting/dismemberment hazard to hands and feet.● Keep all body parts away from rotating mower blades.● Do not step on end of deck.1.8746-21.2.8600-28