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Grassland Mower Hopper 5000
Edition 02.97
1. Safety Instructions
Beware of coasting tools. Before you
start any maintenance or repair on them,
wait until tools have come to a complete
stop.
Foreign powered parts shear and crush!
Riding on the attachment during opera-
tion is not permitted.
Implements and their weight affect the
driving, steering, braking, and tip-over
characteristics of the mower. Therefore,
ensure steering and braking functions
are sufficient. Match operating speed to
conditions.
Do not change settings of governor. High
engine speed increases risk of acci-
dents.
Working Area and
Hazardous Area
The user is liable to third parties work-
ing within the mower’s working range.
Staying in hazardous area is not per-
mitted.
Check the immediate surroundings of
the mower before you start it. Watch out
for children and animals.
Before you start work, clear the area
from any foreign object. During opera-
tion, always watch out for further objects
and remove them in time.
For operation in enclosed areas, ensure
that a safety distance is kept to enclo-
sures to prevent damage to tools.
Operation and Safety
Devices
Before you start the engine
Become familiar with the devices and
operating elements and their functions.
Above all, learn how to turn the engine
off quickly and safely in an emergency.
Ensure that all protective devices are
mounted and positioned to provide pro-
tection.
With no implement mounted, make sure
PTO-shaft is covered with the protec-
tive cap.
Starting the engine
Do not start engine in closed rooms. The
carbon monoxide contained in the ex-
haust fume is extremely toxic when in-
haled.
Before you start the engine set all oper-
ating elements to neutral or idling posi-
tion.
For starting the engine, do not step in
front of the mower and the implement.
Do not use assist-starting liquids when
using electrical assist-starting devices
(jumper cable). Danger of explosion.
Operation
Never leave the operator’s position at
the steering handle while mower is at
work.
Never adjust the operating handles dur-
ing work – danger!
