Safety Information
Operational Safety Rules
2-5
9/27/19
Safety Information
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Operate only in daylight or good artificial light
(min. 200 Lux)..
Wear
when
operating the Articulator.
Ensure that the parking brake is set and blades
disengaged before attempting to start the engine.
Do not operate the mower without the grass chute or mulching plate
installed and secure.
Do not operate the mower unless all covers, shields, and safety
devices are installed and secure.
Do not permit any person other than the operator to ride or board the
drive unit or deck at any time.
Do not allow anyone near the mower while operating.
Do not allow anyone near or in the path of discharge.
Do not discharge in the direction of bystanders, vehicles, or buildings.
Do not stop or start suddenly when going up or down a hill.
Avoid operating on steep (30 degrees or higher) slopes.
Disengage the blades, stop the engine, set the parking brake, and
remove the key before dismounting the drive unit or making any
adjustments to the mower.
Stop the mower immediately upon striking any obstruction. Disengage
the blades, turn off the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key,
and inspect the mower for any damage. Repair any damage before
resuming operation of the mower.
Do not adjust the mower deck height or lift the deck into transport posi-
tion while the blades are engaged.
Do not engage the blades with the mower decks raised into transport
position.
