INTRODUCTION
This Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly, maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine.
The purpose of this manual is to familiarize, instruct, and train. The Safety Section is a MUST READ section prior to any use of the mower. The Assembly Section instructs the owner/operator in the correct assembly of the Mower using standard and optional equipment. Careful use and timely service saves extensive repairs and costly downtime losses. The Operation Section informs the owner/operator how to work the mower and explains proper procedures and safe practices prior to and during the operation of the mower. The Trouble- Shooting Guide helps diagnose difficulties with the mower and offers solutions to the problems. The Maintenance Section instructs the owner/operator of all the necessary inspection, lubrication, general maintenance needed to insure long life and trouble free operation of your mower. The Parts Listing section is designed to familiarize the owner/operator with replaceable parts on the Mower.
Safety is of primary importance to the owner/operator and to the manufacturer. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages, that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Many of the Safety Messages will be repeated throughout the manual. The owner/operator/ dealer should know these Safety Messages before assembly and be aware of the hazards of operating this mower during assembly, use, and maintenance. The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury faced when operating this machine.
CAUTION! The lowest level of Safety Message; warns of possible minor injury. Decals located on the Mower with this Signal Word are Black and Yellow.
WARNING! Serious injury or possible death! Decals are Black and Orange.
DANGER! Imminent death/critical injury. Red and White Decals.
ATTENTION OWNER/OPERATOR
BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE:
1.Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly, both the tractor and Mower.
2.Fill out the Warranty Card in full, and mail promptly. Be sure to answer all questions, including the Serial Number of the Mower.
NOTE: Warranties are honored only if completed “Owner Registration and Warranty” cards are received by Alamo Group within thirty days of delivery of the mower.
3.Record the Mower Model and Serial Number on the Warranty card at the front of the Operator’s Manual. Keep this as part of the permanent maintenance file for the Mower.
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