Iseki SXG19H-UE, Operation Manual

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2.BEFORE STARTING THE LAWN MOWER
2.1. Set up an operation plan with sufficient time
allowance. A tight plan may result in unexpect-
ed accidents. Especially when operating the
lawn mower under extremely hot, cold, or
humid circumstances, set up an operation
schedule or method which will ensure opera-
tional safety.
2.2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawn
mower is to be used and remove all stones,
sticks, wires, and other foreign objects.
Otherwise, they will be hit by the mower
blades, which may lead to serious accidents.
2.3. The lawn mower is equipped with various safe-
ty systems. All safety shields, guards, and cov-
ers should always be in position and function-
ing properly.
2.4. Before starting the engine, make sure that
everything is safe around the lawn mower and
all control levers are in the neutral or off posi-
tions, the parking brakes applied, and the PTO
lever in the OFF position. Otherwise, unexpect-
ed accidents may occur.
2.5. Start the engine with the starter switch only.
Never attempt to start the engine by shorting
the terminals, or the lawn mower may move
abruptly, and result in unexpected accidents.
2.6. Never start the engine in a closed place. Exha-
ust fumes contain poisonous carbon monoxide,
so suff icient ventilation should be provided
when starting the engine indoors.
2.7. Make sure if safety around the lawn mower and
move slowly when starting. Abrupt starting may
cause unexpected accidents.
2.8. Become familiar with the operation, particular-
ly, the stopping of the lawn mower. You should
be skilful enough to be able to stop the lawn
mower at will.
2.9. When your lawn mower is equipped with an
implement other than a standard mower deck,
such as a collector, a cabin, etc., never fail to
ask your dealers about machine balance.
Always follow their advice.
2.10. Keep in mind that the operator or user is respo-
nsible for the accidents or hazards caused by
the lawn mower to other people or their proper-
ty.
2.11. Especially before starting the mower, be sure to
perform advised pre-operation inspections
especially on the brakes and inspect visually to
see that the blade and blade tightening nuts are
not worn, damaged or loose. Replace worn or
damaged blade and nuts as an assembly to pre-
serve blade balance. Otherwise, poor braking or
scattered broken blades may result, which is
very dangerous.
2.12. When operating the lawn mower equipped with
attachment which is not ISEKI-made at the
slope, be sure to equip with lawn mower with
balance weights. Order the following parts to
secure your safty at the slope and install suit-
able weights with the lawn mower.
•Front hitch
(1620-410-001-1F) ....................1pc
•Front weight(15)
(1614-922-200-1B) ....................1pc
If you have any question, please consult your
dealer.
2.13. Machine weight balance is a very important
factor for safe operation. When your machine is
equipped with an implement such as a collec-
tor, a cabin, etc., never fail to ask your dealers
about machine balance. Always follow their
advice.