Bad Boy Mowers EXTREME, Owner'S, Service & Parts Manual

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2.6 0 Keep the entire machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and remove
any fuel soaked debris. Failure to do so can affect the safety and functionality of the machine, as well as
increase the danger of a fire due to contact with the hot surfaces of the machine.
2.6 1 Allow machine to cool before storing.
2.6 2 If you strike something with the mower, turn the mower and blades off, engage the parking brake, and inspect
the machine for damage. Repair, if necessary, before resuming.
2.6 3 Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
2.6 4 Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.
2.6 5 Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves before servicing them.
2.6 6 Check parking brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
2.6 7 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
2. 68 Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.
2. 69 Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld
or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion.
Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
2.7 0 Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained personnel to service machine. Understand service
procedure before doing work.
2.7 1 Mower deck, frame, and engine compartment should remain free of debris to prevent premature parts failures or
fire hazards.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Your Bad Boy mower is equipped with a safety interlock system. This system is designed to prevent serious injury or
death to the operator and other people or property damage. The system consists of an operator presence switch in the
seat, the parking brake, drive lever neutral position, the mower blade engagement switch, and the ignition switch. These
interlocks are vitally important and must be tested frequently. Following are instructions to test these very important safety
precautions. Note: the operator must be seated properly on the machine during these tests and the engine should
have been previously allowed to warm to operating temperature.
2.7 2 With the parking brake engaged, bring lever arms to their inward position Attempt to start the machine with the
blade actuator in off position. The engine should not start.
2.7 3 On a level surface, disengage the parking brake and place lever arms to their outward position. Then, attempt to
start the machine with the blade actuator in off position. The engine should not start.
2.7 4 Engage parking brake and leave lever arms in outward position. Put blade actuator in the on position, then
attempt to start the machine. The engine should not start.
2.7 5 Next, start the engine as stated in the Mower Operation Section. Disengage parking brake and, Very Slowly,
begin to rise from the seat. The engine should stop.
If any of these tests fail to produce the results indicated and the problem cannot be identified, contact your Bad Boy
Mower dealer or the support contacts in the rear of this manual
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ROLL OVER PROTECTION STRUCTURES (ROPS)
This machine is not equipped with ROPS from the factory. If ROPS are added as an option, it is vital that the rules below
are adhered to. ROPS, when used correctly, dramatically decrease the fatality rate in roll-over instances.
2.76 Periodically ensure the bolts that attach the ROPS to the machine are securely fastened.
2.77 Always operate the machine with the ROPS secured in the upright position.
2.78 If the surrounding environment (e.g. low-lying limbs, signage, etc.) makes it impossible to mow with the
ROPS upright, lower the ROPS at the hinge point, mow the area, then immediately secure the ROPS upright.
2.79 Upright ROPS are taller than then operators head. Be aware of this and your surrounding environment, as
referenced above. The mower and operator may clear low lying items, but the ROPS may not.
2.80 Always wear the provided seat belt when ROPS are utilized. Failure to use the seat belt severely handicaps the
safety benefits of the ROPS.
2.81 In the event of a roll-over, replace the ROPS before resuming use of the machine.