Not for
Reproduction
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• Disengage drives, lower implement, set parking brake, stop
engine and remove key or disconnect spark plug wire. Wait
for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or
repairing.
• Clean grass and debris from cutting units, drives, mufflers,
and engine to prevent fires. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
• Let engine cool before storing and do not store near flame.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.
Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
• Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained
personnel to service machine.
• Use jack stands to support components when required.
• Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy.
• Disconnect battery or remove spark plug wire before making
any repairs. Disconnect the negative terminal first and the
positive last. Reconnect positive first and negative last.
• Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blade(s) or wear
gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only replace
blades. Never straighten or weld them.
• Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible,
do not make adjustments with the engine running.
• Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area, away from
spark and flames. Unplug charger before connecting or
disconnecting from battery. Wear protective clothes and
use insulated tools.
• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage,
and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow
objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and
replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when
necessary.
• Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as
required.
• Use only factory authorized replacement parts when making
repairs.
• Always comply with factory specifications on all settings
and adjustments.
• Only authorized service locations should be utilized for
major service and repair requirements.
• Never attempt to make major repairs on this unit unless you
have been properly trained. Improper service procedures
can result in hazardous operation, equipment damage and
voiding of manufacturer’s warranty.
• Units with hydraulic pumps, hoses, or motors: WARNING:
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient
force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury. If foreign
fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically removed
within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury
or gangrene may result. Keep body and hands away from
pin holes or nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high
pressure. Use paper or cardboard, and not hands, to search
for leaks. Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight
and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition
before applying pressure to the system. If leaks occur, have
the unit serviced immediately by your authorized dealer.
• WARNING: Stored energy device. Improper release of
springs can result in serious personal injury. Springs should
be removed by an authorized technician.
• Models equipped with an engine radiator: WARNING: Stored
energy device. To prevent serious bodily injury from hot
coolant or steam blow-out, never attempt to remove the
radiator cap while the engine is running. Stop the engine
and wait until it is cool. Even then, use extreme care when
removing the cap.
Roll Bar Instructions
For models equipped with factory-installed Roll Over Protection
System (ROPS).
WARNING
In order to avoid serious injury or death from roll over, it is
important to follow the warnings listed below.
Operational Warnings
• Always use the seat belt when the roll bar is in position.
• Check for overhead clearances before driving under any
objects. Do not allow roll bar to contact low overhanging
obstacles such as tree branches and guide wires.
• Never remove the roll bar from the vehicle.
• Do not exceed the machine weight rating of the roll bar.
• Read and follow all of the instructions shown below
regarding the inspection and maintenance of the roll bar
structure and the seat belt.
Inspection of the Roll Bar Protective Structure
WARNING
Failure to properly inspect and maintain the ROLL BAR
protective structure can cause serious injury or death.
A ROLL BAR, like any other safety device, needs to be
periodically inspected to verify that the integrity of the device
has not been compromised through normal machine use,
misuse, age degradation, modifications, or a roll over.
To maintain operator roll over protection and roll bar
effectiveness:
• If a ROLL BAR becomes damaged for any reason, such as
a collision, roll over or impact, the ROLL BAR must be
replaced. Small undetectable cracks can reduce the
effectiveness of the ROLL BAR. Never weld, straighten, or
repair the ROLL BAR.
• Never alter the ROLL BAR by welding anything to it or by
drilling additional holes.
• BEFORE FIRST TIME USE - Inspect the ROLL BAR
structure and mounting hardware for:
1) Check to make sure the machine GVW (Gross Vehicle
Weight), including attachments, restrained payload, fuel
and operator, is not in excess of the maximum weight
specified on the ROLL BAR label.
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