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Section 2: Operating Procedures
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ZT60i & ZT72i (S/N 748109-) Accu-Z
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Zero Turn Mowers 357-398M
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WARNING
Allow engine, muffler and tail pipe to cool completely before
removing any debris. Touching the engine, muffler and/or
tailpipe while they are hot can cause sever burns to the body.
Always keep area around the engine, muffler and tailpipe
clear of flammable debris. Make sure all debris has been
removed before parking mower inside a building. The tailpipe,
muffler, and engine are very hot and can ignite dry grasses,
brush and other flammable materials.
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WARNING
Thoroughly inspect area to be mowed for unforeseen hazards.
Mark any potential hazards and be alert to their presence.
• Inspect the grass for rocks, debris and other ground
hazards that can stop the mower suddenly or become
projectiles thrown from under the mower deck.
• Be aware of and avoid overhead hazards such as guy wires,
tree limbs and brush that have the potential of hitting
and/or poking one while riding the mower or stopping the
mower suddenly. A mower, stopped by the ROPS, can
continue to travel forward causing the front wheels to raise
off the ground.
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WARNING
Always operate mower at a safe speed that will maintain
control. Allow time to react to obstacles in the mower’s path.
Never drive recklessly.
• Do not make sudden uncontrolled changes with the control
levers. Change speed and direction with steady controlled
movements of the control levers.
• Reduce speed on rough, wet, slick or unstable ground.
• Stay two or more mower widths away from drop-offs such
as ditches and retaining walls.
• Do not drive too close to water. The surface near water is
often soft, wet and unstable. The grass can be wet and
slippery.
• Use a walk behind mower or string trimmer when close to
drop-offs or water.
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WARNING
Keep hands, feet, long hair, clothing and jewelry away from
moving parts and obvious pinch points. Clothing should be
snug-fitting, buttoned and tucked in the trousers.
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WARNING
Mower deck and operator platform can be slippery when wet.
Always make sure your footing is secure when climbing onto
the mower to be seated.
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WARNING
Do not operate mower while drinking or under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
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WARNING
Do not operate mower while smoking! Smoking can easily
catch dry grass on fire.
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WARNING
Keep the mower clean. Remove heavy trash deposits and
clippings from the machine. Keep all moving parts, hydraulic
system, engine cooling system and exhaust system clean of
trash and clippings. Accumulation of trash and clippings can
cause fires, hydraulic overheating and excessive belt wear.
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WARNING
Always wear ear plugs for hearing protection, safety glasses,
clothing that does not hang loosely, and shoes or boots when
operating this machine. All shirts should be buttoned up the
front and tucked in the trousers, long sleeve shirts should be
buttoned at the cuffs. Some conditions may warrant extra safety
gear be worn such as dust masks and safety helmets.
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CAUTION
Battery fumes are explosive. A spark will ignite battery fumes.
Wear a face shield when charging or jumping a battery.
Follow all battery safety rules outlined in this manual.
Avoid battery acid spills. Do not get battery acid on eyes, face,
or other body parts. Flush eyes and other body parts
immediately with water for at least 15 minutes if battery acid
has gotten on them.
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CAUTION
Do not pull a trailer or implement exceeding a gross weight of
300 pounds and 50 pounds tongue weight. Loss of control may
result.
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CAUTION
Support the Zero Turn Mower securely up before working
beneath. If a wheel is on the ground, chock that wheel to keep
the mower from rolling forward or backward. The mower is
heavy and can crush a person should it fall.
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CAUTION
Make sure all safety labels are in their proper location and in
good working condition before operation. Be sure to follow all
directions on the safety labels.
Equipment Safety
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Use the Zero Turn Mower for its intended purpose only.
Never use the mower as a wagon to carry things.
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Always park on level ground, place control levers in
park and remove ignition key before leaving mower.
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Do not operate a mower with broken parts. Repair all
broken parts before putting mower back in to service.