Operator’s Manual
Turbo 1 - 2 - 4
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©GF Gianni Ferrari 10-2001
4 – SAFETY REGULATIONS
THE PRUDENT OPERATOR IS THE BEST OPERATOR.
Many accidents can be prevented by compliance with the instructions given in this manual. The machine must ONLY
be used by professionally trained operators.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1) Carefully read all parts of this manual.
2) Before starting work, always inspect all parts of the machine for any malfunction, loose bolts and screws, worn
belts, blades and any other damaged or badly fixed parts. It is absolutely forbidden to use the machine unless it is in a
perfect condition. Always carry out the recommended inspections and maintenance operations before use.
3) Become familiar with all parts and controls of the machine before starting up.
4) Never carry passengers on the machine and never allow children or untrained personnel to use it.
5) Ensure that the operating area of the machine clear of persons (other than the operator). Particularly check that there
are no children, animals or obstructions nearby.
Never allow anyone to stand near the machine while it is working or manoeuvering.
6) Only use genuine parts and accessories supplied by our company and never carry out or permit any modifications or
changes to the machine. Contact your Dealer for information.
7) Ensure that the work area is clear of any object which could damage the machine or cause injury to any person, such
as glass, metal, wood etc.
8) Replace all damaged, illegible or missing safety or warning decals and ensure that they are kept clean and legible.
Check the list of decals in the relative safety section.
9)
Only
engage the PTO when sitting on the seat having checked for enarby persons and objects.
10) The operator must ensure that his/her hands, feet, clothing and hair are kept away from all moving parts.
11) Never use the machine without first checking that all guards and covers are serviceable and in their correct
positions.
12) If the machine hits or drags up an object, immediately stop it, put on the parking brake, switch off the engine,
remove the key, disengage the PTO, rest the machine on the ground and check all parts. Before restarting check that
conditions have been reset for optimum machine operation.
13) When the machine is not in use, disengage the PTO, lower the attachment allowing it to rest on the ground, switch
off the engine, remove the key and set the parking brake.
14) When moving to another location out of the operating area, disengage the PTO and keep the mower deck or other
attachment as indicated in the paragraph relating to the attachment itself. As for driving on roads, remember to comply
with the rules pertaining to the Country in which you are operating.
15) Never dismount from the machine whilst it is in motion or when the engine is running.
16) Never switch on the engine in a closed place or without adequate ventilation. Exhaust fumes are toxic.
17) Never allow work with flames or sparks to be carried out near the fuel tank or the battery. Leave the engine cooling
before parking the machine in closed places. If you have to empty the tank from fuel, execute this operation outdoor.
18) Never park the machine on a downward slope. If this is necessary for short periods and with the possibility of a
visual control, try to park transversally to the slope and check that the parking brake is engaged. However, follow the
limits that are specified in the next pages.
19) Always use the machine and attachments at a speed compatible with safety requirements.
20) ALWAYS TAKE GREAT CARE WHEN USING THE MACHINE ON SLOPES, ESPECIALLY WHEN
WORKING TRANSVERSALLY TO THE SLOPE.
TURBO 4: ON SLOPES USE THE TRANSMISSION SELCTOR IN «POSITION A» (PERMANENT 4
WHEEL DRIVE – SEE CONTROLS SECTION – TRANSMISSION SELECTOR), IN WHICH THE
MAXIMUM IS OBTAINED.
AVOID POSITION C.
REDUCE FORWARD SPEED TO A MINIMUM AND REST THE MOWER DECK AND OTHER
ATTACHMENTS ON THE GROUND, EVEN WHEN TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE TO ANOTHER
LOCATION.
WHEN USING THE MACHINE A WARNING BUZZER WILL SOUND TO INDICATE WHEN THE
MACHINE IS REVERSING, COLLECTOR DUMPING, LIFTING AND DURING HOPPER RAISING
AND LOWERING OPERATIONS. A SAFETY DEVICE WILL PREVENT THE COLLECTOR FROM
BEING DUMPED, RAISED OR LOWERED WHILE THE PTO IS ENGAGED.
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO DISENGAGE THE PTO WHENEVER THE MOWER DECK OR OTHER
ATTACHMENT WITH SPINNING BLADES ARE RAISED.
