Husky 1250, Operator's and Maintenance Manual
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
Serious accidents can be prevented. Every
operator should approach the following safety
practices with serious intentions of conforming
to them. An accident prevention program can be
successful only with wholehearted co-operation.
1. Always place transmission lever in PARK
prior to starting tractor.
2. Always place transmission lever in PARK
whenever vehicle is to be left unattended.
Ground all attachments.
3. Attachments must be GROUNDED when
storing tractor.
4. Do not tow vehicle over eight miles per hour.
5. When towing or moving the vehicle, place
transmission lever in NEUTRAL.
6. Keep hands clear of transmission cooling fan.
7. Do not mount or leave vehicle while it is in
motion or in actual operation, nor leave vehicle
unattended while engine is running.
8. Do not carry passengers.
9. Do not start or operate vehicle in an enclosed
area unless steps have been taken for sufficient
ventilation.
10. Keep tractor and attachments free of excess
grease and oil.
11. Engine must be stopped, and P.T.O.
disengaged when cleaning, servicing, adjusting,
repairing, or installing attachments on tractor.
12. Always disconnect ground (-) battery cable
from battery before doing any work on the
electrical system.
13. Study your manual. Know your tractor
before operating it. Take time to operate the unit
in the safest manner.
14. Always follow manufacturer's operational
suggestions.
15. Do not allow minors to operate vehicle
without proper instruction and adult supervision.
16. Do not allow adults to operate vehicle
without proper instruction.
17. Do not fill gasoline tank when engine is
running or hot.
18. When adding weight to rear wheels to
improve traction, do not use more than 3 wheel
weights per wheel. Wheel weights are 40 lbs.
each, 120 lbs. total for each wheel.
