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Safety Instructions
6. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
impairment or loss of hearing.
Operator hear-
ing protection is recommended.
Wear a suit-
able hearing protective device, such as earmuffs
or earplugs.
7.
Keep all protective shields and safety devic-
es in place.
If a protective shield, safety de-
vice, or decal is damaged, unusable, or missing,
repair or replace it
before
operating the ma-
chine.
8.
Be sure interlock switches are functioning
correctly,
so the engine cannot be started un-
less the Forward Speed Control lever is in the
NEUTRAL-PARK
position, the PTO clutch is in
the
DISENGAGED
position, and the Parking
Brake is in the
ENGAGED
position. Also, the
engine should stop if the operator lifts off the
seat with any one or more of these controls in
the operating position: (1) Forward Speed
Control (FSC) out of
NEUTRAL-PARK,
(2) PTO
Clutch
ENGAGED,
or (3) Parking Brake
DISEN-
GAGED.
9.
Handle gasoline with care.
Gasoline is highly
flammable and its vapors are explosive:
a. Use an approved fuel container.
b. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot
engine (allow hot engine to cool several
minutes).
c. Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
open flames, or sparks away from the fuel
tank and fuel container.
d. Always fill the fuel tank outdoors using care.
Fill to about one inch from the top of the
tank. Use a funnel or spout to prevent spill-
ing.
e. Replace the machine fuel cap and container
cap securely and clean up any spilled fuel
before starting the engine.
10.
Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the engine is running,
except where
specifically instructed to do so.
11. The electrical system battery contains sulfuric
acid. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes, and
clothing. Keep the battery and acid out of reach
of children.
WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals
including Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate which
is known to the State of California to cause
cancer, and Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate,
which is known to the State of California
to cause birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
12. Before operating an implement, become familiar
with the location and function of all operator
controls. Knowing the location, function, and
operation of these controls is important for safe
and efficient operation.
OPERATING
1.
Operate the machine only in daylight
or in
good artificial light with good visibility of the area
being bladed.
2. Sit on the seat when starting the engine and
operating the machine. Keep feet on the deck
or implement footrests at all times when the
tractor is moving and/or the implement is oper-
ating.
Never operate the tractor without a
deck or imple ment installed.
3. For a beginning operator,
learn to steer (ma-
neuver) the tractor with a slow engine speed
before attempting any implement oper ation.
Be aware that, with the front mounted imple-
ment configuration, the back of the tractor
swings to the outside during turns.
DANGER
Do not operate around overhanging tree
branches or bushes at the same height as
the operator’s torso and head where inad-
vertent contact may cause injury.
4. Remember, for an emergency stop, the forward
motion of the tractor can always be stopped by
pulling the Forward Speed Control (FSC) into
the
NEUTRAL-PARK
position.
5. In case the transmission drive belt breaks
during operation, and if the machine is on a
slope, the machine will freewheel down the
slope.
To maintain control,
immediately (1)
