Maintenance & Adjustment Safety
This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal operation and servicing of this equip- ment.
DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING - denotes a hazard or unsafe practice which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
This manual uses two other words to highlight information. IMPORTANT calls attention to special mechan- ical information and NOTE: emphasizes general information worthy of special attention.
All operators and mechanics should read this manual, and be instructed about safe operating and mainte- nance procedures. If the operators or mechanics cannot read and understand English, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain this material to them.
Improper use or maintenance by the operator, mechanic, or owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury, comply with these safety instructions and always pay attention to the safety alert symbol, which means DANGER or WARNING - “personal safety instructions.” Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury or death.
Incorrect usage of this machine may result in severe injury. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be trained in the proper use and should read the manuals completely and thoroughly before attempting to
The Quick Reference Decals are designed to give the operator brief information needed in the daily opera- tion and service of the machine. These decals are not intended to be used in place of this manual but instead is to be used as an extension of this manual. These decals should not be removed or obliterated. Replace these decals if they become unreadable.
It is the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the operators and mechanics read and understand this manual and all decals before operating this machine. It is also the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the operators and mechanics area qualified and physically able individuals, properly trained in the operation of this equipment. All operators and mechanics must become familiar with the safe operation of the equip- ment, operator controls and safety signs before operating the equipment.
Never let children or untrained people operate or service the equipment. Local regulation may restrict the age of the operator.
The owner should also ensure that the operators and mechanics know that they are responsible for their own safety as well as the safety of other persons within the vicinity. Remember, the operator is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Safe Maintenance & Adjustment Practices
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine running when servicing or making adjustments to tractor. Park the machine on level ground. Place control levers in the park brake position, disengage deck clutch, lower deck, remove ignition switch key and disconnect the negative battery cable before doing any maintenance. Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing. Repairs or maintenance requiring engine power should be performed by trained personnel only. To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure proper ventilation is available when engine must be operated in an enclosed area. Read and observe safety warnings in front of manual.
Follow daily and weekly checklists, making sure hoses are tightly secured and bolts are tightened.
Keep your machine clean and remove any deposits of trash and clippings, which can cause engine fires and hydraulic overheating as well as excessive belt wear. Clean up oil or spillage. Allow machine to cool before storing.
Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent fires by keeping the top of the deck, engine compartment, exhaust area, battery, hydraulic lines, fuel line, fuel tank and operator’s station clean of accumulated trash, grass clippings, and other debris. Always clean up spilled fuel and oil.
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