Cub Cadet 8404 manual Important Safe Operation Practices, General Operation

IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR UNIT. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL, HEED ITS WARNING.

WARNING: The engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019.

DANGER: Your tractor was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. To help prevent accidents, read and take the following precautions before operating this tractor. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

1. GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the operator’s manual and on the machine before starting. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference.

•Use the handholds and step plates when getting on and off the tractor to help prevent accidental falls. Keep the steps and running boards clear of mud and debris.

•Before driving the tractor in reverse, check to see that there are no people or obstacles around.

• Only allow responsible individuals familiar with
the instructions to operate the machine. Know
controls and how to stop the machine quickly.
• Pay special attention to the warning and	• Watch where you are going at all times. Watch
caution labels affixed to the tractor.
• Keep all safety decals clean and readable.	for and avoid all obstacles. Be alert at row
	ends, near trees and other obstructions.
Replace any missing, illegible, or damaged
safety decals.

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