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before working on or near mower for any reason including cleaning,
inspecting or servicing machine.
2. The tractor Power take-off must be equipped with an over-riding clutch or
one must be added to the mower PTO shaft.
3. Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades and other moving parts.
4. Never allow riders on the mower.
5. Insist that all bystanders and other stay clear of work area when mower is
operating.
6. Exercise extreme care when operating on rough and/or steep terrain.
Avoid operation on terrain that is excessively rough or steep.
7. Use a tractor equipped with 540-rpm power take-off.
DURING SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Before removing pins from flotation assembly, consult instructions in this
manual. Flotation assembly will spring back quickly if proper safety
precautions are not taken.
2. Use only replacement parts that are recommended by Manufacturing
Company.
3. If it is necessary to operate the tractor indoors for more than a few
seconds, be sure to provide enough ventilation to remove the toxic
exhaust fumes.
DURING TRANSPORT
1. Secure the mower in transport position to reduce transport width.
2. Use good judgment and drive slowly over rough or uneven roads.
3. Be courteous and obey all applicable laws governing road use.
4. Drive carefully and, if possible, avoid starts, stops or turns. Turn corners
slowly.
WARNING: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS OR THOSE THAT FOLLOW WITHIN THIS MANUAL
COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
THIS MOWER IS NOT TO BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN
THAT FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED AS EXPLAINED IN THE OPERATOR’S
MANUAL.
SAFETY DECALS
The safety decals located on your machine contain important and useful
information that will help you operate your equipment safely.
To assure that all decals remain in place and in good condition, follow the
instructions given below.
1. Keep decals clean. Use soap and water—not mineral spirits, adhesive
cleaners and other similar cleaners that will damage decal.
2. Replace all damaged or missing decals. When attaching decals, surface
temperature of the machine must be at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit, The
surface must also be clean and dry.
3. When replacing a machine component, to which a decal is attached be
sure to also replace the decal.
