Troy-Bilt Mustang 50 XP Zero-Turn Riding Lawn Mower Owner's Manual | Page 4

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Section 2 — important Safe operation practiceS

12.  A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 

contact or thrown object injuries. 

13.  Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or 

roads and while not cutting grass. 

14.  Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing 

roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any 

public roadway. 

15.  Do not operate the machine while under the influence of 

alcohol or drugs. 

16.  Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
17.  Never carry passengers.
18.  Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and 

while backing to avoid a back-over accident. Be aware 

and pay attention to the safety system function that 

stops power to the  blades when driving in reverse. If not 

fuctioning properly, contact an authorized dealer for safety 

system inspection and repair. 

19.  Slow down before turning. Operate the machine smoothly. 

Avoid erratic operation and excessive speed.

20.  Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait 

until the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing 

grass catcher, emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing 

any grass or debris, or making any adjustments. 

21.  Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off 

blade(s), place drive control levers  in neutral, set parking 

brake, stop engine and remove key before dismounting.

22.  Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into 

a trailer or truck. This machine should not be driven up or 

down ramp(s), because the machine could tip over, causing 

serious personal injury. The machine must be pushed 

manually on ramp(s) to load or unload properly.

23.  Muffler and engine become hot and can cause a burn. Do 

not touch.

24.  Check overhead clearances carefully before driving under 

low hanging tree branches, wires, door openings etc., 

where the operator may be struck or pulled from the 

machine, which could result in serious injury.

25.  Disengage all attachment clutches, set the parking brake 

to the ‘ON’ position and move the  RH and LH drive control 

levers to the neutral position before attempting to start the 

engine.

26.  Your machine is designed to cut normal residential grass of 

a height no more than 10”. Do not attempt to mow through 

unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry leaves. 

Dry grass or leaves may contact the engine exhaust and/

or build up on the mower deck presenting a potential fire 

hazard.

27.  Use only accessories and attachments approved for this 

machine by the machine manufacturer. Read, understand 

and follow all instructions provided with the approved 

accessory or attachment. 

28.  Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, are 

involved in a large percentage of riding mower-related 

injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability 

to operate the riding mower safely enough to protect 

themselves and others from serious injury. 

29.  If situations occur which are not covered in this manual, use 

care and good judgment. Contact your customer service 

representative for assistance.

Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to 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 mow it. 
For your safety, use the slope gauge included as part of this 

manual to measure slopes before operating this machine on 

a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees as 

shown on the slope gauge, do not operate this machine on that 

area or serious injury could result.
Do:
1. 

Mow across slopes, not up and down. Exercise extreme 

caution when changing direction on slopes.

2. 

Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden 

objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall 

grass can hide obstacles.

3. 

Use slow speed. Choose a low enough speed so that you 

will not have to stop while on the slope. Avoid starting 

or stopping on a slope. If the tires are unable to maintain 

traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly and 

carefully straight down the slope. 

4. 

Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel 

weights or counterweights to improve stability.

5. 

Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. 

These can change the stability of the machine.

6. 

Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do 

not make sudden changes in speed or direction. Rapid 

acceleration or deceleration could cause the front of the 

machine to lift and rapidly roll over backwards, which 

could cause serious injury.

Do Not: 
1. 

Do not turn on slopes unless necessary; then turn slowly 

uphill and use extra care while turning.

2. 

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The 

mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge 

of a cliff, ditch, or if an edge caves in.

3. 

Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on 

the ground.

4. 

Do not use a grass catcher on steep slopes. 

5. 

Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause 

sliding.

6. 

Do not tow heavy pull behind attachments (e.g. loaded 

dump cart, lawn roller, etc.) on slopes greater than 5 

degrees. When going down hill, the extra weight tends 

to push the tractor and may cause you to loose control 

(e.g. tractor may speed up, braking and steering ability are 

reduced, attachment may jack-knife and cause tractor to 

overturn).

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