Kubota G18, Operator'S Manual, Page: 8 / 206

Safe Operation
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3. Never try to get on or off a moving machine.
4. When using any attachments, never direct
discharge material toward bystanders. Do not
allow anyone near the attachments while in
operation.
Do not mow when bystanders are present in the
mowing area.
5. To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine exhaust
area free of grass or leaves.
6. Slow down before turning.
7. Turn off blades when not mowing.
8. Mow only in daylight.
9. Be sure rotating blades and engine are stopped
and the key is removed before placing hands or
feet near blades and cleaning blockages or
unclogging chute.
10. Shut the engine off and wait for all movement to
stop before unclogging chute.
11. Know what is behind you and disengage power to
mower before backing up. Do not mow while in
reverse unless absolutely necessary and only
after observation of the entire area behind the
mower.
12. When mowing for the first time, cut the grass
higher than desired.
This will uncover any unseen object that may
damage the mower or grass catcher.
13. Always inspect the mower and grass catcher after
striking any foreign object. This will insure that all
mower and grass catcher parts are safe and
secure and not damaged.
Repair or replace any damaged parts before re-
starting.
14. Use only attachment recommended in this
manual. Use proper ballast to front or rear of
machine to reduce the risk of upsets. Follow the
"SAFE OPERATION" procedures specified in the
manuals included with the equipment.
15. Do not operate the mower without either the
grass container or the guard in place.
Be aware of the mower discharge direction and
do not point it at anyone.
16. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
17. Stop the blades rotating before crossing surface
other than grass.
18. Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop
engine, and remove the key before dismounting.
19. Do not operate where machine could tip or slip.
Do not operate near ditches, holes,
embankments, or other terrain which may
collapse under the machine’s weight. The risk of
machine tip-over is increased when the ground is
loose or wet.
20. Raise and dump collected leaves or grass
clippings ONLY while sitting on the operator’s
seat.
21. Empty the grass container ONLY from a firm and
level surface, with the mower stopped, and the
unit stationary. Dumping the grass container on
soft or uneven ground, or while moving, could
cause the unit to tip over, causing serious injury
and extensive equipment damage.
22. Make sure the dumping area is clear of all
bystanders and pets, before emptying grass
clippings or leaves from the grass container.
23. Be extremely alert for all other traffic when
operating the mower and grass catcher near
public roads or highways.
24. If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally,
disengage the drive to the attachments, stop the
engine and remove the key. Then check the
machine immediately.
For High-Dump grass cathcher.
25. With the grass container raised, do not run the
machine too fast, on slopes, nor make a sharp
turn. Otherwise the machine may turn over.
26. Keep hands away from the grass container, while
lowering it. Otherwise they may get caught.
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Pulling loads
Use extra care when pulling loads to reduce the risk of
serious personal injury or death due to a machine tip-
over.
a) Pull only from the hitch. Never attach loads to the
axle housing or any other point above hitch.
b) Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c)
Do not turn sharply.
d) Use care when backing.
e) Use front ballast or wheel weights when
suggested in this Operator's Manual.
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Operation on slopes
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control
and tip-over accidents, which can result in severe
injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you
cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do
not mow it. The control of a ride-on machine sliding
on a slope will not be regained by the application of
the brake.
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Do not lift the grass container on a slope.