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Do not turn sharply. Use care when reversing.
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Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when
suggested in the
Operator's Manual.
•
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
•
Stop the blades from rotating before crossing surfaces
other than grass.
•
When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the
machine while in operation.
•
Never operate the machine with damaged guards, shields,
or without safety protective devices in place. Be sure all
interlocks are attached, adjusted properly, and functioning
properly.
•
Before leaving the operators position:
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Stop on level ground.
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Disengage the power take-off.
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Set the parking brake.
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Stop the engine and remove the key.
•
Disengage drive to attachments, stop the engine, and
remove the ignition key:
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before clearing blockages;
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before checking, cleaning, or working on the machine;
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after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the equipment. Torque all the spindle pulley
nuts to 176 to 203 N-m (130 to 150 ft.-lbs.);
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if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
•
Disengage drive to attachments when transporting or not
in use.
•
Stop the engine and disengage drive to attachment:
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before refuelling;
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before making height adjustment.
•
Reduce the throttle to low idle before stopping engine.
•
Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
•
Look behind before backing up to be sure of a clear path.
•
Slow down and use caution when making turns and
crossing roads and sidewalks.
•
Do not operate the mower under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
•
Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If lightning
is seen or thunder is heard in the area, do not operate
the machine; seek shelter.
•
Use care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
•
The operator shall turn on flashing warning lights, if
provided, whenever traveling on a public road, except
where such use is prohibited by law.
Maintenance and Storage
•
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
•
Never store the equipment with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
•
Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure
and do not store near flame.
•
To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
silencer/muffler, battery compartment, cutting units,
drives, and fuel storage area free of grass, leaves, or
excessive grease. Clean up oil or fuel spillage.
•
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
•
If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
•
On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade
can cause other blades to rotate.
•
When machine is to be parked, stored, or left unattended,
lower the cutting units unless a positive mechanical lock
is provided.
•
Disengage drives, lower the cutting units, move traction
pedal to Neutral, set parking brake, stop engine and
remove key . Wait for all movement to stop before
adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
•
Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained
personnel to service machine.
•
Use jack stands to support components when required.
•
Carefully release pressure from components with stored
energy.
•
Disconnect battery before making any repairs. Disconnect
the negative terminal first and the positive last. Reconnect
positive first and negative last.
•
Use care when checking blades. Wrap the blades or
wear gloves, and use caution when servicing them. Only
replace blades. Never straighten or weld them.
•
Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If possible,
do not make adjustments with the engine running.
•
Charge batteries in an open well ventilated area, away
from spark and flames. Unplug charger before connecting
or disconnecting from battery. Wear protective clothing
and use insulated tools.
•
Make sure all hydraulic line connectors are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before
applying pressure to the system.
•
Keep your body and hands away from pin hole leaks or
nozzles that eject hydraulic fluid under high pressure.
Use paper or cardboard, not your hands, to search for
leaks. Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can have
sufficient force to penetrate the skin and cause serious
injury. If fluid is injected into the skin it must be surgically
removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this
form of injury or gangrene may result.
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