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Warning: Sulfuric acid can cause
blindness or severe burns -
Always
wear safety goggles or a face shield
when working on or near a battery.
Warning: Batteries produce
explosive gases -
Read and
understand the Operator’s Manual
before using this machine.
Important: Do not discard a
battery in the trash -
Contact
local authorities for disposal and/or
recycling of batteries.
Danger: Dismemberment -
This
machine can crush and cut. Keep
hands away from belts and pulleys.
Warning: Avoid Serious Injury or
Death from Roll Over -
Keep roll bar
in the raised position and use seat
belt. There is no roll over protection
when roll bar is down. Lower roll bar
only when necessary and NEVER
remove it. Raise the roll bar as soon
as clearance permits.
Warning: Avoid Serious Injury or
Death from Roll Over -
Keep roll bar
in the raised position and use seat
belt. Do NOT use seat belt when the
roll bar is down.
Warning: Avoid Serious Injury or
Death from Roll Over -
Do NOT
jump off if the mower tips. Read and
follow all operating instructions and
warnings in the operator’s manual.
Warning: Low Overhanging
Obstacles Hazard -
Check for
overhead clearances before driving
under any objects. Stay clear. Do
NOT allow roll bar to contact low
overhanging obstacles, such as tree
branches and guide wires. Read and
follow all operating instructions and
warnings in the operator’s manual.
Safety Icons for Optional Jack Kit
Accessory
An optional jack kit is available as an accessory through your
normal parts source. Please see the explanations below for
the safety icons displayed on the jack kit.
Part Number:
5105632 - Decal, Warnings, Svc Jack
1.) Warning - Read the Operator's Manual.
2.) Crushing Hazard, Mower:
(1.) Park machine on flat
level ground and engage the parking brake; (2.) Stop the
engine and remove the ignition key; (3.) Properly jack the
machine and secure with jack stands before working under
the machine.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol
identifies safety information
about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal word
(
DANGER
,
WARNING
, or
CAUTION
) is used with the alert
symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential severity of
injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used to represent
the type of hazard.
DANGER
indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided,
will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided,
could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
indicates a hazard which, if not
avoided,
could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
indicates information considered important but not
hazard-related.
Safety Interlock System
This unit is equipped with safety interlock switches. These
safety systems are present for your safety, do not attempt
to bypass safety switches, and never tamper with safety
devices. Check their operation regularly.
Operational SAFETY Checks
Test 1 - Engine SHOULD NOT crank if:
• PTO switch is engaged, OR
• Parking brake is not engaged.
Test 2 - Engine SHOULD crank if:
• PTO switch is not engaged, AND
• Parking brake is engaged.
Test 3 - Engine should SHUT OFF if:
• Operator rises off seat with PTO engaged, OR
• Operator rises off seat with parking brake disengaged.
Test 4 - Blade Brake Check
Mower blades and mower drive belt should come to a
complete stop within seven (7) seconds after electric PTO
switch is turned off (or operator rises off seat). If mower drive
belt does not stop within seven (7) seconds, see your dealer.
NOTE: Once the engine has stopped, PTO switch must be
turned off, parking brake must be engaged, and the ground
speed control levers must be locked in the NEUTRAL position
after the operator returns to the seat in order to start the
engine.
WARNING
If the unit does not pass a safety test, do not operate it. See
your authorized dealer. Under no circumstance should you
attempt to defeat the purpose of safety interlock system.
