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Preventing accidents is the responsibility of every
equipment operator. The following general safety
precautions must be fully understood and followed by
every operator of this tractor and its attachments.
Review them frequently and NEVER TAKE CHANCES.
BE CAREFUL BEFORE, DURING AND RIGHT AF-
TER USE OF ANY POWERED EQUIPMENT. ACCI-
DENTS CAN PE PREVENTED.
1. Mount vehicle, place transmission shift lever in PARK
and put P.T.O. lever in OFF position prior to starting
engine. Engine will not start unless transmission lever is
in PARK and P.T.O. lever is in OFF position.
2. Do not mount or leave vehicle while it is in motion or in
actual operation, nor leave vehicle unattended while engine
is running. Injury to the operator or a tractor run-away
could occur.
3. Always shut off engine, remove key, and place
transmission lever in PARK whenever vehicle is to be left
unattended. Lower all attachments to the ground and put
P.T.O. lever in OFF position when leaving the unit
unattended, to prevent injury to bystanders.
4. Attachments must be lowered to the ground when
storing tractor, to prevent the attachments from being
dropped accidently and causing injury. Put P.T.O. lever in
OFF position.
5. Do not tow vehicle over 5 miles per hour. Damage
to the vehicle could occur.
6. When towing or moving the vehicle, place transmission
lever in NEUTRAL. Do not tow with attachments on
vehicle. Damage to the transmission or attachment could
occur.
7. Do not carry passengers. The passengers could fall off
vehicle receiving injuries.
8. Keep hands clear of transmission cooling fan. The fan
could cause serious injury when running.
9. Do not start or operate vehicle in an inside area, unless it
is adequately ventilated. Engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide fumes, which are very poisonous.
10. Keep tractor and attachments free of excess grease and
oil. The unit will operate cooler, be easier to maintain, and
safer to operate.
11. Engine must be stopped, and P.T.O. disengaged when
clearing, servicing, adjusting, repairing, or installing
attachments on tractor. This is necessary to avoid possible
injury from moving parts.
12. Always disconnect ground (-) battery cable from
battery before doing any work on the electrical system.
Reconnect it LAST when work is done. This is to prevent
accidental burns and shorting of 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 children to operate vehicle at any time.
The average child is not capable of coping with the
intricacies of operating a power tool.
16. Do not fill gasoline tank when engine is running or hot.
Add gas (using funnel) only outdoors and when engine is
cool. KEEP SMOKERS AND FLAMES AWAY FROM
UNIT WHILE FUELING. This will help eliminate the
possibility of fire and / or explosion from spilled gasoline or
fumes.
17. Do not allow adults to operate vehicle without proper
instructions including all safety instructions. In doing so,
you will be sure they know how to operate unit properly
and also are aware of all the safety precautions.
18. Store fuel in approved container out of reach of
children. Do not store fuel in the house. Gasoline is highly
flammable and the fumes highly explosive.
19. Never operate tractor with mower, snow caster, or any
other attachment having moving parts, when any child or
other person is in travel path or discharge area. Children
must not be allowed in or near working areas when
equipment is being used. Items or objects such as wire,
stones, small toys and etc. can be ejected at high velocity
out of the discharge chute.
20. Always look back to be certain no one is in the way
before using reverse. This will avoid the possibility of
running over any children, other persons or pets who might
be in the area in back of the vehicle.
21. Study all attachment manuals thoroughly before using
attachments with tractor, to be aware of both the tractor
and attachment capabilities when used as a unit, also the
safest manner in which to operate them.
22. Before starting unit check to be sure all guards and
safety devices are in place and in working condition. This
will help assure you against possible injury.
23. Do not drive this unit on a public thoroughfare at any
time. The operator is risking injury from passing vehicles.
Most local ordinances prohibit operating a unit such as this
on a public thoroughfare.
24. Do not drive too close to a creek or ditch also be alert
for holes or other hazards. If you would drive into any of
the above you could lose control of the unit.
25. Be careful on steep slopes, reduce speed and avoid
sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control.
26. Never wear loose clothing when operating unit. Loose
clothing can get caught in moving parts and cause severe
injuries.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
THE ENGINE WILL START ONLY WHEN P.T.O.
CONTROL LEVER IS IN “OFF” POSITION AND
TRANSMISSION
LEVER
IS
IN
“PARK”
OR
“NEUTRAL” POSITION.
