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2.67 Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.
2.68 Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves before servicing them.
2.69 Check parking brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
2.70 Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
2.71 Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the job.
2.72 Always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure.
Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting
in a tire explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel.
2.73 Park machine on level ground. Never allow untrained personnel to service machine. Understand
service procedure before doing work.
2.74 Mower deck, frame, and engine compartment should remain free of debris to prevent premature parts
failures or fire hazards.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Your Bad Boy mower is equipped with a safety interlock system. This system is designed to prevent serious
injury or death to the operator and other people or property damage. The system consists of an operator
presence switch in the seat, the parking brake, drive lever neutral position, the mower blade engagement
switch, and the ignition switch. These interlocks are vitally important and must be tested frequently. Following
are instructions to test these very important safety precautions.
Note: the operator must be seated properly
on the machine during these tests and the engine should have been previously allowed to warm to
operating temperature.
2.75 With the parking brake engaged, bring lever arms to their inward position Attempt to start the machine
with the blade actuator in off position. The engine should not start.
2.76 On a level surface, disengage the parking brake and place lever arms to their outward position. Then,
attempt to start the machine with the blade actuator in off position. The engine should not start.
2.77 Engage parking brake and leave lever arms in outward position. Put blade actuator in the on position,
then attempt to start the machine. The engine should not start.
2.78 Next, start the engine as stated in the Mower Operation Section. Disengage parking brake and, Very
Slowly, begin to rise from the seat. The engine should stop.
If any of these tests fail to produce the results indicated and the problem cannot be identified, contact your Bad
Boy Mower dealer or the support contacts in the rear of this manual.
ROLL OVER PROTECTION STRUCTURES (ROPS)
This machine is equipped with ROPS from the factory. It is vital that the rules below are adhered to. ROPS,
when used correctly, dramatically decrease the fatality rate in roll-over instances.
2.79 Periodically ensure the bolts that attach the ROPS to the machine are securely fastened.
2.80 Always operate the machine with the ROPS secured in the upright position.
2.81 If the surrounding environment (e.g. low-lying limbs, signage, etc.) makes it impossible to mow with the
ROPS upright, lower
the ROPS at the hinge point, mow the area, then immediately secure the ROPS upright.
2.82 Upright ROPS are taller than then operators head. Be aware of this and your surrounding environment,
as referenced above. The mower and operator may clear low lying items, but the ROPS may not.
2.83 Always wear the provided seat belt when ROPS are utilized. Failure to use the seat belt severely
handicaps the safety benefits of the ROPS.
2.84 In the event of a roll-over, replace the ROPS before resuming use of the machine.
