COX A18216J, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual, Page: 4 / 48

28 November 2016 Page 4 Owners Manual for Model A18216J Hydro Drive
INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU
, for purchasing a COX Hydrostatic Drive, STOCKMAN 3500 Ride-on Mower.
Proudly Manufactured by Cox Industries (Australia) Pty. Ltd..
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to
learn how to operate safely and
maintain your Ride-on Mower
effectively.
Failure to follow Safety, Operating
or Maintenance instructions in this
manual could result in
Death, Personal Injury or
Equipment Damage.
THIS MANUAL IS PART OF
YOUR RIDE-ON MOWER
and
should be supplied with this Ride-
on Mower if you lend or sell this
Ride-on Mower. This should also
apply to the Engine Owners
Manual.
CONVENTIONS
Measurements in this manual are
given in metric units unless
otherwise stated.
Right-hand and Left- hand, are
determined by facing the direction
of forward travel.
Direction of rotation is determined
by looking into the components in
motion parallel to the axis of
rotation.
W R I T E P R O D U C T
IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS in
the Owners Information Section of
this manual. Accurately recording
these numbers will assist your Cox
Dealer when ordering spare parts
or help in tracing the Ride-on
Mower if it should be stolen. Store
this manual in a secure place
remote from the Ride-on Mower.
ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND
THE WARRANTY POLICY
with
regard to the responsibilities of
operation, maintenance and
ownership of this COX STOCMAN
Ride-on Mower.
THE INTENDED USE OF THIS
RIDE-ON MOWER is for
customary mowing of Landscaped
Parks, Gardens, Grounds, Sporting
Fields, Road Verges, Golf Course
Fairways, Orchards, Plantations,
and Vineyards.
Strict adherence to the conditions
of Operation, Maintenance, Service
& Repair as specified by the
manufacturer constitute essential
elements for The Intended Use.
Use in any other way not
specifically approved directly in
righting by the manufacturer is
considered as contrary to the
intended use and will increase the
risk of personal injury or property
damage an d is th eref o re
considered as misuse for which the
m a n u f a c t u r e r a c c e p t s n o
responsibility as these increased
risks must be accepted solely by
the user.
Do Not Modify the Machine
without direct specific approval by
the manufacturer as modification is
considered contrary to the
intended use and will increase the
risk of personal injury or property
damage an d is th eref o re
considered as misuse for which the
m a n u f a c t u r e r a c c e p t s n o
responsibility as these increased
risks must be accepted solely by
the user.
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE,
SERVICE AND REPAIR
of this
Ride-on Mower should be
performed only by persons familiar
with its characteristics and
acquainted with the relevant
Safety, Operating and maintenance
instructions in this manual, as well
as a ll re le van t S ta tu to ry
Regulations in force at the place
and time.
When your Ride-on Mower needs
service or repair please remember
your Cox Dealer is an industry
trained professional who is
supported by the personnel of the
Sales and Marketing, Engineering,
Production, Procurement, Parts
Distribution, & Service Sections of
the Manufacturer and is dedicated
to your satisfaction.
THE INFORMATION INCLUDED
IN THIS MAN UAL w as
considered correct at the time of
approval for printing. Cox
Industries (Australia) Pty Ltd
reserves the right to change
specifications or designs without
notice or obligation.
Training
Read, understand and follow all
instructions in the Ride-on Mower and
Engine Owner’s/Operator’s Manual as
well as on Machine Safety Signs.
Keep up to date with and follow
all relevant statuary regulations in
force at the place and time with
regard to ownership, transport,
operation, maintenance, service, and
repair, disposal or sale of this
machine.
Know the controls and the
proper use of the Equipment
as
well as how to stop the Mowing
Attachment, Machine Travel, and
the Engine in an emergency.
All operators or users should
seek and obtain professional
and practical instruction.
Such instruction should emphasize:
The need for concentration when
working with ride-on machines.
Control of a ride-on machine
sliding on a slope will not be
regained by application of the
brake.
The main reasons for loss of
control are:
i) Insufficient wheel grip;
ii) Being driven to fast;
iii) Inadequate braking;
iv) The type of machine is
unsuitable for the task;
v) Lack of awareness of the
effect of ground conditions,
especially slopes;
vi) Incorrect hitching and load
distribution.
Never allow children or people
unfamiliar with these instructions
to operate the Ride-on Mower.
Never carry passengers.
Never mow while people,
especially children, or unrestrained
animals are nearby.
Keep in mind that the operator or
user is responsible for accidents or
hazards occurring to other people
or their property caused by this
machine.