Kubota Z231KW-AU, Operator'S Manual

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• Always inspect the mower for damage after striking
a foreign object. Repair or replace any damaged
parts before restarting.
• Operate during daylight or in bright artificial light.
3. Safety for children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert of
the presence of children. Children are attracted to the
machine and mowing activity.
• Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of another responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter
the area.
• Before and when backing, look behind and down
for small children.
• Never carry children. There is no safe place for
them to ride. They may fall off and be seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
• Never allow children to operate the machine, even
under adult supervision.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other obstructions that might hide
children from sight.
• Do not mow in reverse. Operate in reverse with the
blades engaged only when it is absolutely
necessary and make sure that the area to the rear
is clear of children before doing so.
4. Operators, age 60 years and older
Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and older,
are involved in a large percentage of machine-related
injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to
operate the machine safely enough to protect
themselves and others from serious injury.
5. Operating 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.
If the engine stops when operating on a slope, apply
the parking brake immediately to prevent machine
runaway.
Do
• To avoid tip-over accidents, operate across slopes,
not up and down. Stay off hills and slopes too steep
for safe operation.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks and tree limbs.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards. Keep away from drop-offs. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for
wheel weight or counterweights to improve stability.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage PTO and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
• Reduce the speed and exercise extreme caution on
slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tip-over
accidents or loss of control.
• Use special caution when changing direction on
slopes. Slow down, and use extra caution when
changing direction on a slope.
Do not
• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary. If
necessary, turn uphill slowly and gradually.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The mower could suddenly turn
over if a wheel is over the edge of cliff or ditch, or if
an edge caves in.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause sliding and loss of control.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your
foot on the ground.
• Do not use the grass catcher on steep slopes.
• Do not start or stop suddenly when going uphill or
downhill. Avoid sudden start and stops on slopes.
• Never “freewheel” . Do not let the machine travel
downhill with motion control levers at the neutral
lock position or in neutral.
• Do not operate the machine without the mower
deck installed.
6. Stopping the machine
• Park the machine on level ground.
• Make sure that the machine and all attachments
have come to a complete stop before you get off.
• Before you get off, apply the parking brake, place
the motion control levers in their neutral lock
positions,
disengage the PTO, lower all
attachments to the ground, turn off the engine, and
remove the key.
• Do not park the machine on dry grass or leaves.
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
• Disengage power to attachment(s) when
transporting or not in use.
• Do not tow this machine. Use a suitable truck or
trailer when transporting on public roads.
• Use extra care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
• This machine is not allowed to be used on public
roads.
SAFE OPERATION
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