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8.Disengage the drive to attachments, stop the engine, and remove the ignition key in the
following conditions.
[1]Before refueling.
[2]Before removing the grass catcher/catchers.
[3]Before making height adjustment unless adjustment can be made from the operator's
position.
[4]Before cleaning blockages.
[5]Before checking, cleaning, or working the machine.
[6]After striking a foreign object or if an abnormal vibration occurs.
Inspect the machine for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the
equipment.
9.Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units and the rotating parts.
10.Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear path.
11.Do not carry passengers.
12.Never operate while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
13.Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing roads and sidewalks.
14.Stop the blades rotating before crossing surfaces other than grass.
15.Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not in use.
16.When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near the machine while in operation.
17.Do not operate the machine under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
18.Take care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or a truck. Load or unload
the machine in a flat and safe place. Before loading or unloading, set the parking brake
on the truck or trailer, stop the engine, and chock the wheels.
When transporting the machine on a truck or a trailer, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and fasten the machine to the truck with a rope or other suitable restraining
device that has sufficient strength.
When using a loading ramp, select one with sufficient strength, length, and width and
that will not cause the machine to slip.
19.Close the fuel valve before transporting the machine.
20.Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure vision.
21.Do not take your eyes off the road ahead. Do not operate the machine with no hands.
22.Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if the engine is provided with a
shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the conclusion of operation.
Maintenance and storage
1.Disengage drives on level ground, lower the attachments, set parking brake, stop engine
and remove key from ignition. Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or
repairing.
2.When machine is to be parked, stored, or left unattended, lower the cutting units unless
a positive machanical lock is provided.
3.To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer/muffler, battery compartment fuel
storage area, cutting unitand drives free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease. Clean up
oil or fuel spillage.
4.Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
5.Only cover the machine with a sheet after hot parts have sufficiently cooled down.
6.Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark.
7.If the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, shut off valve while storing or transporting.
8.Do not store fuel near flames.
9.Never allow untrained personnel to service machine.
10.Allow the engine/muffler to cool before checking/maintenance.
11.Appropriately manage and correctly use the tools necessary for servicing or adjusting
the machine.
12.Use jack stands to support components when required.
13.Carefully release pressure from components with stored energy.
14.Be sure to depressurize the hydraulic system before performing maintenance operations
on it such as removing hydraulic equipment.
15.Check whether line connectors in the hydraulic system are properly tightened. Before
applying hydraulic pressure, check the connections of the hydraulic pressure lines and
the condition of the hoses.
16.When checking the hydraulic circuit for pinhole leaks or oil leakage from nozzles, do not
use your hands. Use items such as paper or corrugated cardboard to find leakage
points. Be extremely careful with high-pressure oil as it may pierce your skin, resulting in
an injury.
If fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a
doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result.
17.Disconnect battery before making any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal first and
the positive last.
Reconnect positive first and negative last.
18.Make sure that parts such as wires are not touching each other and that their covers
have not come off.
19.Use care when checking the cylinders/reels and bed knifes.
[1]Wear gloves and use caution when seruicing them.
