SAFETY INFORMATION
Preparation
Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy,
Ensurethat mower is properly mounted, ad- justed and in good,operating Condition.
Make sure mower driveline
Remove accumulated debris from mower to avoid fire hazard.
Ensure all safety decals are installedand in good condition. (See Safety Decals section for location drawing.)
:Ensure shields and guards are properly in-
stalled and in good condition.
A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on tractor front wheels with mower in transport position. Without this weight, tractor could tip over causing personal injury or death. The weight may be attained with front wheel weights, ballast.intires or front tractor weights. When attaining the minimum 20% weight on the front wheels, you must not exceed the Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS) weight certification. Weigh the tractor and equipment. Do not estimate.
Inspect area to be cut and remove stones, branches or other hard objects that might be thrown, causing injury or damage.
Operational Safety
You may not be able to stop the tractor safely if the clutch or brake pedal mechanisms are improperly adjusted, allowing them to contact mower components.
When the mower lift stops are installed as instructed in this manual,.properlyadjusted clutch and brake pedal mechanisms will not contact mower components. You should frequently check that the tractor clutch and brake pedal mechanisms are in adjustment.
If the clutch or brake pedal mechanisms can contact mower components, do not operate until properly adjusted.
Do not operate mower unless discharge chute is installed.
Keep bystanders away from equipment while it is in operation.
Never direct discharge toward anyone. Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
Keep hands and feet away from mower while tractor engine is running.
Stay clear of all moving parts.
If your tractor is equipped with a ROPS, you must wear your seat belt.
No riders are allowed on tractor or mower.
Start engine from operator's seat after disen- gaging tractor PTO and placing transmission in neutral.
Always sit in tractor seat when starting the engine or operating controls.
Disengage
Operate tractor
Make sure area behind'youis clear before operating in reverse.
Do not operate on steep slopes.
Do not stop, start or change directions sud- denly on slopes.
Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on slopes and rough terrain.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during operation.
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