Shut Down Safely
Dismounting Properly
—Never dismount from moving equipment.
—Never jump from any machines.
—Dismount carefully.
—Check for slippery steps.
—Keep feet and hands away from controls.
—Use handholds and steps during dismount.
—Face machine and use
Wait for
Moving Parts
to Stop
Use
Contact,
Face Machine
Perform Maintenance Safely
Maintain Your Equipment
Maintain
Equipment
Be sure to maintain the equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions. Regularly check the operation of the protective and safety devices.
Do not perform any work on a tractor or mower unless you are authorized and qualified to do so.
If you have been authorized to do maintenance, read the operator’s and service manuals. Study the instructions; check the lubrication charts; examine all the instruction messages on the machine. Maintenance can be hazardous unless performed properly. Be sure you have the necessary skill, information, correct tools and equipment to do the job.
WARNING! Do not modify equipment or add components not approved by the manufacturer. Use parts, lubricants and service techniques recommended by the manufacturer.
Mower Parts And Your Safety
Mower manufacturers use specific fasteners and specially designed parts to meet mowing operations requirements. Critical parts
Avoid possible death or serious injury from unapproved parts or modifications:
—Do not substitute common hardware for original manufacturer’s blade bolts or other special part items.
—Do not substitute for blades, pins, shields or other critical parts.
—Do not use higher strength bolts to replace original manufacturer’s shear bolts.
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