Safety
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Parking
• Park the machine on a flat, level and stable surface. Never park on a slope steeper
than 15 degrees. Avoid parking on a slope less than 15 degrees. If parking on a
slope less than 15 degrees is unavoidable, apply parking brake and block the tracks
at the lower end of the machine.
→ Park the machine with operator's step uphill
→ Do not park sideways on a slope.
• Observe all the previous precautions for driving, driving on a slope and cutting.
• Whenever you park the machine, apply parking brake and stop the engine. Remove
the key whenever you leave the machine unattended to prevent unauthorized use or
accidental starting.
• Clean the machine of cut grass or such refuse after each use to avoid fire.
• Diesel fuel is flammable and can be explosive. When parking the machine indoors,
make certain that building is well ventilated and that the machine is not close to any
source of flame or spark, including appliances with pilot lights.
Servicing
• Do not service the machine when the engine is running. If it is absolutely necessary
to run the engine while servicing, pay attention to the moving parts; keep hands,
feet, clothing and any part of your body away from any moving part, especially
cooling fan and belts at the side of the engine.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide
fumes can accumulate.
• Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines
are in good condition and leak-free before applying hydraulic pressure to the
system.
• Keep your body and hands away from pinhole leaks or nozzles that eject hydraulic
fluid under high pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not your hands, to search
for leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have sufficient force to
penetrate the skin and cause serious injury.
