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INTERSTATER 03/09 Operation Section 4-30
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operating parts of the mower head. These items could then swing outside the housing at
greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely haza rdous and could r esult
in serious injury or even death. Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing.
Remove any like object from the site. Never allow the cutting blades to contact such items.
(SGM-06)

11.1 Foreign Debris Hazards

Before mowing, inspect the area to make sure
there are no fore ign objects that the mower blades
could hit or become entangled with. Remove all
foreign objects and debris. If objects are too big to
remove, mark them clearly and be sure to prevent
the mower blades from contacting them.
If you hit a solid object or foreign debris, stop the
mower and tractor at once. Immediately idle the
engine speed and disengage the PTO. Wait for all
mower rotating motion to stop, then raise the
mower and move the tractor and implement off the
object. Inspect the area and remove, or mark the
location of the debris. Inspect the condition of the
mower and make any needed repairs immediately.
Make sure the blades are not damaged and the
carrier is balance d be fo re res um in g op er at ion .
Always wear your seat belt securely fastened and
only operate the tractor and mower with the ROPS
in the raised po sition. If t he tract or or mowe r hits a
tree stump, rock, or bump, a sudden movement
could throw you off of the seat and under the
tractor and/or mower. The seat belt is your best
protection from falling off the tractor and the ROPS
provides protection from being crushed during a
tractor roll-over. OPS-F-0010

11.2 Bystanders/Passersby Precautions

If a bystande r comes within 30 0 feet o f th e tra ctor while th e mo wer i s being oper ated, stop the tractor at once,
idle the engine and disengage the PTO. Do not engage the PTO again until all bystanders are well past the
300 foot distance. OPS-R-0024