SAFETY
Safety - 12
General Safety Procedures
for Ventrac Tractors, Attachments, & Accessories
• If equipped with a high/low range feature, never shift between high and low range while on a slope.
Always move the machine to level ground and place the selector lever in park before shifting range.
• Do not leave machine unattended while it is running.
• Always park the machine on level ground.
• Always shut off engine when connecting attachment drive belt to the power unit.
• Never leave the operator’s seat without lowering the attachment to the ground, setting the parking
brake, shutting off the engine, and removing the ignition key. Make sure all moving parts have come to
a complete stop before dismounting.
• Never leave equipment unattended without lowering the attachment to the ground, setting the parking
brake, shutting off the engine, and removing the ignition key.
• Only operate in well-lit conditions.
• Do not operate when there is a risk of lightning.
• Never direct the discharge of any attachment in the direction of people, buildings, animals, vehicles, or
other objects of value.
• Never discharge material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back towards the operator.
• Use extra caution when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
• Do not run the engine in a building without adequate ventilation.
• Do not touch the engine or the muf
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er while the engine is running or immediately after stopping the engine.
These areas may be hot enough to cause a burn.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. Operating engine at excessive speed
may increase the hazard of personal injury.
• To reduce the hazard of
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re, keep the battery compartment, engine, and muf
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er areas free of grass, leaves,
and excessive grease.
Preventing Accidents
• Clear working area of objects that might be hit or thrown from machine.
• Keep people and pets out of mowing area.
• Know the work area well before operation. Do not operate where traction or
stability is questionable.
• Reduce speed when you are operating over rough ground.
• Equipment can cause serious injury and/
or death when improperly used. Before
operating, know and understand the
operation and safety of the power unit
and the attachment being used.
• Do not operate machine if you are not in good physical and
mental health, if you will be distracted by personal devices, or are
under the in
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uence of any substance which might impair deci-
sion, dexterity, or judgment.
• Children are attracted to machine activity. Be aware of children and
do not allow them in the working area. Turn off the machine if a
child enters the work area.
Keep Riders Off
• Only allow the operator on the power unit. Keep riders off.
• Never allow riders on any attachment or accessory.
Operating Safely (continued)
