Extra riders also distract the operator which can cause careless mistakes. No horseplay around lawn mower. Playing with a mower is asking for serious trouble. Many serious injuries occur in just this manner. Do not use riding mowers on steep slopes .
Mower overturns cause serious injury.
Drive up and down slopes when operating riding mowers. Mow across the slope when using walk-behind mowers. T ake care of your mower. The operator-presence switch should stop the mower immediately when you release the control. Clean and safety-check your mower during the mowing season.