Operational Safety Rules
12/9/20
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Operate only in daylight or good artificial light
(min. 200 Lux)..
Wear ear protection when operating the Articula-
tor.
Do not operate the deck without the grass chute
or mulching plate installed and secure.
Do not operate the deck unless all covers, shields, and safety devices
are installed and secure.
Do not permit any person other than the operator to ride or board the
drive unit or deck at any time.
Do not allow anyone near the deck while operating.
Do not allow anyone near or in the path of discharge.
Do not discharge in the direction of bystanders, vehicles, or buildings.
Do not stop or start suddenly when going up or down a hill.
Avoid operating on steep slopes.
Disengage the blades, stop the engine, set the parking brake, and
remove the key before dismounting the drive unit or making any
adjustments to the deck.
Stop the drive unit immediately upon striking any obstruction. Disen-
gage the blades, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, remove the
key, and inspect the deck for any damage. Repair any damage before
resuming operation of the deck.
Do not adjust the mower deck height or lift the deck into transport posi-
tion while the blades are engaged.
Do not engage the blades with the mower decks raised into transport
position.
Do not place your hands or feet under the deck while the engine is run-
ning, even with blades disengaged.