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SAFETY MESSAGES
The first twenty-five safety messages which follow are
provided by the American National Standards Institute
*(ANSI). Safety rules to supplement those provided by
ANSI also appear on the following pages.
Study these rules carefully before starting and
operating your tractor.
Separate Operator’s Manuals are
provided with the attachments
purchased with your tractor. Refer
to the appropriate attachment
operator
'
s manual for specific
operating instructions and safety
messages that apply to the
attachment.
CAUTION: Know the controls and
how to stop quickly. READ THE
OWNER’S MANUAL and
instructions furnished with
attachments.
CAUTION: Do not allow children
to operate the vehicle. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper
instruction.
CAUTION:
Do not carry
passengers. Do not mow when
children and others are around.
CAUTION: Clear the work area of
objects
(wires, rocks etc.), which
might be picked up and thrown.
CAUTION: Disengage all attach-
ment clutches and shift into
neutral before attempting to start
the engine (motor).
CAUTION: Disengage power to
attachment(s) and stop the engine
(motor) before leaving the
operator’s position.
CAUTION: Disengage power to
attachment(s) and stop the engine
(motor) before making any repairs
or adjustments.
CAUTION: Disengage power to
attachment(s) when transporting
or not in use.
CAUTION: Take all possible
precautions when leaving the
vehicle unattended, such as
disengaging the power take-off,
lowering the attachment(s),
shifting into neutral, setting the
parking brake, stopping the
engine, and removing the key.
CAUTION: Do not stop or start
suddenly when going uphill or
downhill. Mow down the face of
steep slopes; never across or up
the face. (This ANSI rule modified)
CAUTION: Reduce speed and
exercise extreme caution on
slopes and in sharp turns to pre-
vent tipping or loss of control. Be
especially cautious when
changing direction on slopes.
CAUTION: Stay alert for holes
rocks and roots in the terrain and
other hidden hazards. Keep away
from drop-offs.
CAUTION: Use care when pulling
loads or using heavy equipment.
a.
Use only approved drawbar
hitch points.
b. Limit loads to those you can
safely control.
c.
Do not turn sharply. Use care
when backing.
d. Use counterweights or wheel
weights when suggested in the
owner’s manual.
CAUTION: Watch out for traffic
when crossing or near roadways.
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