Simplicity AGCO Allis 2000 Series, Service & Repair Manual

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1 General Information
Safety
Read these safety rules and follow them close-
ly. Failure to obey these rules could result in
loss of control of rider, severe personal injury, or
death to you or bystanders, or damage to prop-
erty or equipment.
The mowing deck is capable of
amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
The triangle in text signifies an important caution or
warning which must be followed.
GENERAL SAFETY
Operation
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the
manual and on the unit before starting.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with
the instructions, to operate the unit.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, and
wire which could be picked up and thrown by the
blade(s).
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before mow-
ing. Stop unit if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while trav-
elling in reverse.
• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do
not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower
WARNING – SLOPE OPERATION
Never operate on slopes greater than 30 percent (16.7°),
which is a rise of three feet vertically over a 10 foot hori-
zontal distance. When operating on slopes that are
greater than 15 percent (8.5°) but less than 30 percent
use front counterweights and rear wheel weights (see
your dealer). Select slow ground speed before driving
onto slope. In addition to front and rear weights, use
extra caution when operating on slopes with rear-mounted
grass catcher. Mow UP and DOWN the slope, never
across the face; use caution when changing directions
and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.
without either the entire grass catcher or the deflector
in place.
• Slow down before turning.
• Never leave a running unit unattended. Always disen-
gage the PTO, set parking brake, stop engine, and
remove keys before dismounting.
• Turn off the PTO switch to disengage the blades
when not mowing.
• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or
unclogging chute.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Do not operate the unit while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
• Use extra care when loading the unit onto or unload-
ing the unit from a trailer or truck.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Signal words are used with the safety alert symbol to designate a level of hazard seriousness. The sig-
nal words used are
DANGER
,
WARNING
, and
CAUTION
.
The signal word
DANGER
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL RESULT
in death
or serious injury.
The signal word
WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD RESULT
in
death or serious injury.
The signal word
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY RESULT
in minor
or moderate injury.
The signal word
CAUTION
, when used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
The safety alert symbol and signal words are followed by safety messages, together forming a hazard statement.
Hazard statements will be found on vehicle safety decals, and are also used throughout this manual. Hazard state-
ments convey important information about SAFETY. For safe operation and maintenance of the vehicle, be sure to
read, understand, and follow all hazard statement instructions prior to operation of the vehicle.
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for
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