King Kutter Free Floating Finishing Mower, Owner'S Manual

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MAINTENANCE SAFETY
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Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
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Follow good shop practices.
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Keep service area clean and dry
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Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded
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Use adequate light for the job at hand.
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Make sure there is plenty ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle
in a closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
z Before working on this machine, disengage the PTO, shut off the engine, set the
bakes, and remove the ignition keys.
z Be certain all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop before
attempting to perform maintenance.
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Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely.
z Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors,
when performing any service or maintenance.
z Frequently check mower blades. They should be sharp, free of nicks and cracks
and securely fastened.
NOTE: Blade bolts are left hand thread!
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Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts, and screws and check that all cotter pins are
properly installed to ensure unit is in safe condition.
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When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields
and devices are installed before placing unit in service.
z After servicing, be sure all tools, parts and service equipment are removed from
mower.
z Do not allow debris, grease or oil to build up on any deck or platform.
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Where replacement parts are necessary for periodic maintenance and servicing,
genuine factory replacement parts must be used to restore your equipment to origi-
nal specifications.
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The manufacturer will not be responsible for injuries or damages caused by use of
unapproved parts and/or accessories.
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A fire extinguisher and the first aid kit should be kept readily accessible while per-
forming maintenance on this equipment.
STORAGE SAFETY
z Following operation, or when unhooking the mower, stop the tractor, set the brakes,
disengage the PTO, shut off the engine and remove the ignition keys.
z Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
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Do not park equipment where it can be exposed to direct contact to livestock for long
periods of time. Damage and livestock injury could result.
z Make sure all parked machines are on a hard, level surface and engage all safety
devices.
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