SAFETY 2
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e
Do not use on the slopes greater than the safe
slope limit for the equipment.
f
To guard against over turning or loss of control:
–
Operate the mower up and down on the face of
slopes (vertically), but not across the face
(horizontally).
–
Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes.
–
Decrease the speed when you operate on slopes
or when you must turn. Use caution when you
change direction. Turf condition can change the
mower stability.
–
Use caution when you operate the mower near
drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
–
Be careful of holes in the terrain and other hazards
that are not visible.
g
When you drive in the reverse direction, look
behind you and down to make sure the path is
clear. Do not operate the cutting units when you
drive in the reverse direction.
h
Use caution when you go near corners, trees or
other objects that can prevent a clear view.
i
Equipment must meet the current regulations to be
driven on the public roads.
j
Before you move across or operate on the paths or
roads, turn off the PTO switch, lift the mowers and
travel at decreased speed. Look for traffic.
k
Stop the blades when the mower is on any surface
that is not grass.
l
Do not release the cut grass in the direction of
persons
or allow persons near the mower while in
operation.
m
Do not operate the mower with damaged guards or
without safety devices in position.
n
Do not change the engine governor setting or over-
speed the engine. Never change or tamper with
adjusters that are closed with a seal for the engine
speed control.
o
Before you leave the operator compartment, for
any reason:
–
Disengage all the drives and lower attachments to
the ground.
–
Engage the parking brake.
–
Stop the engine and remove the key.
p
When you hit an object or mower starts to cause
the vibration that is not normal, inspect the mower
for damage and make repairs.
q
Decrease the throttle setting before you stop the
engine.
r
Do not use this equipment for uses that the mower
was not made for.
ROPS
a
The ROPS is a safety device. Keep the ROPS in
the vertical and locked position. Always use the
seat belt when you operate the mower. Make sure
the seat belt can be released quickly in an
emergency.
b
Only operate the mower with the ROPS in the
folded position on flat and level surfaces when
necessary. Do not operate the mower with the
ROPS in the folded position on slopes, near sharp
edges or near water. There is no roll over
protection with the ROPS in the folded position.
c
Check for clearance before you drive below
objects. Do not contact tree branches, electrical
wires or other objects with the ROPS.
d
Do not use the seat belt with the ROPS in the
folded position.
e
Inspect the ROPS for damage. Keep the ROPS
hardware fastened.
f
Do not weld, drill, change or bend the ROPS.
Replace a damaged ROPS. Do not try to correct a
damaged ROPS.
g
Do not remove the ROPS from the mower.
h
Jacobsen must approve any changes to the ROPS.
SAFE HANDLING OF FUELS
a
The fuel and the fuel vapors are flammable. Use
caution when you add the fuel to the mower. The
fuel vapors can cause an explosion.
b
Never use the containers that are not approved to
keep or transfer fuel.
c
Never keep the mower or fuel containers near an
open flame or any device that can cause the
ignition of fuel or fuel vapors.
d
Never fill the fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer with a plastic liner. Always put the
fuel container on the ground away from your
vehicle before you fill the container.
e
Refuel the mower before you start the engine.
When the engine is in operation or while the engine
is hot, never remove the fuel cap or add fuel to the
mower.
f
Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke when you
add fuel. Extinguish all types of ignition.
