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 equip- ment 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 equip- ment.
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 -Foldable
1.This machine is equipped with an Operator Protec- tive System (OPS), which includes:
a.A Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or Operator Protective Device (OPD) which may be of the fixed or folding 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 properly fas- tened about the operator’s waist at all times, except when the ROPS or OPDs are:
-not properly installed and/or not properly secured onto the machine
-damaged in such manner that their structural integrity has been compromised
-not in their fully upright and locked position
4.Seat belts are attached to the movable portion of the seat, and therefore the
DANGER:
If ROPS and OPDs are folded down or missing, seat belts shall not be fastened. Worn or damaged seat belt assem- blies must be replaced prior to operator use.
5.Brush Guards and canopies can afford additional protection for the operator. The Brush Guard can deflect tree limbs, clothes lines, and other obstacles that otherwise could come in contact with the ROPS and OPDs. Contact of ROPS and OPDs by items such as tree limbs, clothes lines, guy wires, and buildings, could create hazardous conditions whereby the machine could experience a
6.The ROPS and seat belt are integral parts of this machine and should not be tampered with, modified in any manner, or removed.
7.The ROPS extends above and behind the operator position, 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.
8.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.
9.Inspect the ROPS and seat belt assemblies on a reg- ular basis for damage and improper opera- tion....replace all components that are damaged or are not functioning properly with authorized replacement parts.
10.Failure to use the seatbelt properly could result in serious injury or death if an accidental overturn occurs. In order for the ROPS to be effective, the seat belt must be securely fastened around the oper- ator at all times when the operator is on the machine. Contact with the ROPS during an overturn could cause serious injury or death.
11.The ROPS will not prevent the machine from upsets or roll overs.
12.Only approved attachments should be used on this machine.
G.Suspension Seat
1.This unit is equipped with an adjustable suspension seat system, which includes a seat with retractable seat belt assembly, a low profile mechanical sus- pension, and an Operator Presence Sensor (OPS).
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