position. Always allow other vehicles to have the
12.If you hit a solid object while mowing, turn off the blade clutch switch, place the left and right steering levers in the neutral position, move the throttle to slow, set the parking brake, shut off the engine and take the key from the igni- tion switch. Inspect for damage. Repair any damage. Make sure the blades are in good condition and that the blade bolts are tight before restarting the engine.
13.Never leave the mower unattended without: turning off the blade clutch switch; placing the left and right steering levers in the neutral position; moving the throttle to slow; setting the parking brake; shutting off the engine and taking the key from the ignition switch.
14.Never walk or stand on the discharge side of a mower with the engine running. Turn off the blade clutch switch if another person approaches while you are operating the mower.
15.Never attempt to operate the traction unit without the mowing deck attached.
16.Keep the mower and especially the engine and hydraulic components clean and free of grease, grass and leaves to reduce the chance of fire and to permit proper cooling.
E.Towing
1.Tow only with a machine that has an approved hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
2.Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
3.Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
4.On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
Note: 5 degrees (9%) maximum slope.
5.Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
F.Operator Protection System
1.This machine is equipped with an Operator Protective System (OPS), which includes:
a.A Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or Operator Protective Device (OPD) of the fixed configuration
b.Seat belt assembly with retractable function
2.ROPS and OPDs are structures designed to provide a
DANGER:
Damaged ROPS and OPDs must be replaced prior to operator use!
3.Seat belts shall be used and shall be prop- erly fastened about the operator’s waist at all times, except when the ROPS or OPDs are:
a.not properly installed and/or not properly secured onto the machine
b.damaged in such manner that their struc- tural integrity has been compromised
4.Seat belts are attached to the movable por- tion of the seat when suspension seats are utilized, and therefore the
DANGER:
If ROPS and OPDs are missing, seat belts shall not be fastened. Worn or damaged seat belt assem- blies must be replaced prior to operator use.
5.The ROPS and seat belt are integral parts of this machine and should not be tampered with, modified in any manner, or removed.
6.The ROPS extends behind the operator posi- tion, and therefore the operator must be aware of potential contact of the ROPS with items such as trees, buildings, doorways, clothes lines, utility wires, etc., that could cause the machine to upset or rollover....use caution in (or avoid) areas where the ROPS could come in contact with any structures, trees, etc.
7.The ROPS and seat belt add additional mass that elevates the machine’s Center of Gravity (C.G.) which negatively affects the machine’s stability and traction....use extra caution when operating on slopes.
8.Inspect the ROPS and seat belt assemblies on a regular basis for damage and improper operation....replace all components that are damaged or are not functioning properly with authorized replacement parts.
9.Failure to use the seatbelt properly could result in serious injury or death if an acciden- tal overturn occurs. In order for the ROPS to be effective, the seat belt must be securely fastened around the operator at all times when the operator is on the machine. Contact with the ROPS during an overturn could cause serious injury or death.
10.The ROPS will not prevent the machine from upsets or roll overs.
11.Only approved attachments should be used on this machine.
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