Meen Green MGP-20 Owner's Manual - page 18
E.
Safety Start Interlock System
The machine is equipped with a safety start interlock system
consisting of the Operator Presence Safety Rod and Operator Safety Lever.
Operating suggestions
DANGER: Prior to operating the mower the operator
should be thoroughly familiar with the proper use and
operation of the equipment, should read the manual
completely and thoroughly, and should have attempted
slow moving maneuvers to become familiar with the
operation of the equipment before attempting normal
speed operation. An inexperienced operator should not
mow on slopes or on uneven terrain.
WARNING: Sharp depressions or raised obstacles
(such as gutters or curbs) should not be directly
approached at high speed in an attempt to “jump”
them as the operator could be thrown away from the equipment.
Approach at a slow speed and angle one drive
wheel at the obstruction. Continue at an angle until the
wheel clears and then pivot the opposite wheel around.
When turning on soft wet turf, keep both wheels rolling either
forward or backward. Pivoting on one stopped wheel can
damage turf. This is especially important when mowing.
Keep blades sharp. Many professional mowing companies
have additional sets of blades and change blades twice a day:
once in the morning and again at noon. Many problems with
incorrect cutting patterns are due to dull blades or blades
which have been sharpened incorrectly. Information on
sharpening blades is listed in this manual’s maintenance section.
In addition, most communities have individuals or companies
which specialize in sharpening mower blades. Blade sharpness
should be checked daily.
DANGER: Never work with blades while key is in
the ignition switch. Always place deck blade switch
in the disengaged position, release Operator Presence Safety Rod
and turn key to the OFF position, remove key from switch and
disconnect battery cables by pulling out on
LARGE RED
battery quick disconnect
handle!
Wear gloves when handling blades. Always check for blade damage
if mower strikes a rock, a branch or another foreign
object during mowing!
Direct grass discharge to right (with side discharge models),
away from un-mown area. Select a mowing pattern that directs grass discharge
towards the outside, not towards center, of mowing area. Generally, this
means using a pattern utilizing left turns because side discharge
is to right. In any case, avoid throwing grass discharge onto
un-mowed area because grass is then mowed “twice”. Mowing
twice puts an unnecessary load on the unit and reduces mowing efficiency.
When mowing a lawn for the first time cut grass slightly
longer than normal to avoid scalping uneven terrain. When
possible, it is best to use the cutting height that was used in the
past. When cutting grass taller than six inches, you may want to
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