Safety
Ge”e‘dRead the Operating and Service lnstrudfions carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of fhe equipment.
Never allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
Do not carry passengers.
Keep the area of operafion clear of all persons, particularly small children.and pets.
. When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the vehicle while in operation.
. Make sure
a. tractor and attachments are in good operating condition,
b. all safety devices and shields are in place and in good working condition,~and
c. all adjustments (cutting height, etc.), have b e e n m a d e .
Preparation | . Handle gasoline with care - it is highly | |
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| a. Use approved gasoline container. | |
| b. Never remove the cap of .the fuel tank or | |
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| .or fill the fuel tank iridoors. | Wipe up |
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•Do not run the engine indoors:‘Exhaust f u m e s a r e d a n g e r o u s .
•Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up and thrown.
•Disengage all attachment clutches and shift into neutral before attempting to start the e n g i n e .
•Wear heavy footwear. Do not operate tractor when barefoot or when wearing open sandals o r canvas s h o e s .
•Disengage power to attachments and stop engine before unclogging attachment chutes.
•Disengage powerto attachment(s) and stop the engine before leaving the operatorP position.
. Disengage power fo attachment(s) Ind stop the engine before making any repairs or adjustments.
. When usino the vehicle wirh mower. proceed a s follows:-
a. Mow onlv in davliqht or in aood artificial l i g h t .
b. Never make a cutting height adjustment while the engine is running.
c. Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at frequent intervals.
•Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Mow up and down the face of steep slopes; never across the face.
•Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control. Use extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
•Stay alert fbr holes in The terrain and other hidden hazards. Be extra careful when operating on wet or slippery surfaces.
•The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspected for damage after
striking a foreign objecr. and the damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment.
. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways .
. If equipment begins to vibrate abnormally - disengage power to atrachments and stop engine at once. Inspect for damage and correct before starting up tractor.
. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.
a. Use only drawbar hitch point.
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control. c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing. d. Use weights when suggested in the owner’s
manual.
. Disengage power to atrachment(s) when transporting or not in use.
. Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unattended, such as disengaging the power
. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating condition, and keep safety devices in place.
Maintenance . Keep all nuts. bolts, and screws tight to be
and Storagesure the equipment is in safe working condition.
•Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
•To reduce fire hazard. keep the engine free of grass. leaves, or excessive grease.
• Never store the equipment with gasoline in the | . . . |
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tank inside a building where fumes may reach |
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an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to |
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cool before storing in any enclosure. |
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