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Safety Information
Maintenance Safety Rules
Safety Information 325EFK/Odoc100499 2-5
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slowly over rough ground.
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Disengage the blades, stop the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the key
before dismounting the tractor or making any adjustments to the Articulator.
l Stop the tractor immediately upon striking any obstruction. Disengage the blades,
turn off the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key, and inspect the tractor
and Articulator for any damage. Always repair any damage before resuming opera-
tion of the Articulator.
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Never adjust the mower deck height or lift the deck into transport position while the
blades are engaged.
l Never engage the blades with the mower decks raised into transport position.
l Never place your hands or feet under the Articulator while the engine is running.
l Stay well clear of any and all moving parts.
l Keep hands and feet away from the blades at all times during operation.
l Take all possible precautions when leaving the tractor and Articulator unattended:
disengage the blades, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, and remove the
key anytime you leave the tractor and Articulator unattended.
l If your tractor is equipped with headlights and hazard lights, always activate them
whenever crossing or accessing any roadways, driveways, or parking lots. Watch
for oncoming traffic.
l Handle fuel with caution - it is explosive! Always use approved fuel containers;
never handle fuel near an open flame; never use fuel as a solvent; never fuel the
tractor while the engine is running or hot; never fuel the Articulator indoors; always
clean up any spilled fuel; never smoke around fuel.
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Do not allow extended running of tractor engine indoors - exhaust fumes are deadly.
2.6 Maintenance Safety Rules
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Never perform maintenance on the Articulator when children are present.
l Always perform the appropriate maintenance schedule(s) in a timely fashion.
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Never allow anyone near any operator controls while performing adjustments, ser-
vice or maintenance to the tractor or Articulator.
l Always use personal protection equipment such as eye, hand, head, and ear pro-
tection when performing any service or maintenance to the tractor or Articulator.
ALWAYS disengage the blades, turn off the engine, set the parking
brake, and remove the key before performing any service to,
maintenance on, or adjustments to the tractor or Articulator!
NEVER allow children on or around the Articulator!
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