Follow A Safety Program
Avoid Injury From Raised Equipment
Avoid possible crushing injury from falling mower or other raised equipment.
Avoid Crushing –
Block Up or
Securely Support
Mower
Before working near or under raised mower or equipment parts:
—Securely support or block up raised mower or equipment parts according to the operator’s manual.
—Securely support, block up or lock up wings with approved locking devices or lower mower or equipment parts to the ground.
—Use transport locks when transporting mower on public roads.
Avoid Injury From High Pressure Fluid
Avoid fluid injection injury due to high pressure fluid leaks.
High Pressure
Fluid Can Inject
into the Body
If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury.
Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible. When checking for leaks or working around pressurized systems:
—Read manufacturer’s operator’s manual(s) for recommended safety practices.
—Wear a face shield or safety goggles for eye protection.
—Use a piece of cardboard or wood to check for leaks;
DO NOT use your hands.
—Relieve system pressure before disconnecting lines.
—Check for and repair damaged or leaking lines, pipes and hoses.
—Check for and tighten loose connections.
—Purge air from system before operating.
Follow A Safety Program
Avoid Injury From Fire And Explosion
Set the parking brake, shut the mower and tractor engine down and remove the key while filling the fuel tank. Use extra caution when fueling a hot engine. Never smoke while fueling. Avoid sparks by grounding the fuel nozzle against the filler neck.
The fumes in an empty fuel tank are explosive. Never weld or cut on fuel lines, tanks or containers.
Remove all trash or mowing debris from the machine daily or as needed. Keep debris away from engine, exhaust, slip clutches and other heat sources. Use spark arrestors, as appropriate, on the engine exhaust system. Make sure oily rags or other flammable material are not stored on the machine.
Check for fuel, oil or hydraulic fluid leaks. Repair the leaks and clean the machine before you operate it.
Ether/cold start fluid is flammable. Do not smoke when using ether/cold start fluid. Always follow the instructions on the can and in the manufacturer’s operator’s manual(s) for your mower. Do not use ether/ cold start fluid if the engine is equipped with a glow plug or other type of preheater.
Always use a nonflammable solvent when you clean parts. Do not use gasoline, diesel fuel or other flammable fluids.
Store all flammable fluids and materials away from your machine and work area.
Know where fire extinguishers are
No Smoking
and No Open
Flames
Remove
Debris Daily or
As Needed
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