SAFETY REGULATIONS
Keep the workplace clean and tidy. Ensure that illumination is good, that tools which are not being used are stored appropriately and that all waste (scrap, swarf, etc.) is immediately placed in the appropriate container. Pay particular attention to keeping the floor clean so that there is no risk of slipping or tripping.
Be extremely careful when handling battery acid. Severe burns may result if the acid touches the skin. If acid is spilt on the skin, drench immediately with running water.
Always wear protective glasses when handling battery acid. Blindness may result if acid gets into the eyes. If there is an accident, take immediate action and contact a doctor as soon as possible.
Be careful when working on the battery. Explosive gas is formed in the battery. Never handle the battery when smoking or in the vicinity of naked flames or sparks (the battery may explode and cause severe injuries).
During certain maintenance and service operations, it is required that the mower be rendered incapable of starting. This is to prevent injury to those working on or standing near the mower.
Hydrostatic braking may be lost if there is a failure in the hydrostatic drive.
Certain solvents and cleaning agents are flammable. Do not use them whenever there is a less dangerous alternative. Never use flammable solvents in areas where there is a risk of ignition. Dispose of used cleaning agents in sealed containers.
Respect the environment. Ensure that all solvents, waste oil and used oil filters are handled in an
In this workshop manual, “warning boxes” containing further safety instructions will be found next to certain work instructions. Observe these safety instructions, they are there for your protection.
In this workshop manual, all locators (“right”, “left”, etc.) are judged as viewed from behind the forward- facing mower (i.e. as if standing directly behind the mower when it is ready to drive forwards).